SFTP

  • Once a user account is created it can be used to transfer the files using the SFTP. The credential of user remain as defined for the UI. In addition, a user can add as many as public keys as needed for the password less authentication.

  • Once a user is created, the Home and Group-Folders are mapped on for the SFTP. The files and folders can only be transferred under these folders. Such an operation with FileZilla SFTP client is shown below.

sftp-demo.gif

  • When transferring files via the command-line one can use the commands similar to what are shown below.
sftp -oIdentityFile=~/.ssh/id_rsa saqib@apps-35-238-185-249.trilloapps.com <<EOF
mkdir Home/today
put ./2020-03-05_00-02-06.png Home/today
put ./2020-03-05_15-28-13.png Home/today
EOF

SFTP Client installation and Usage

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1PuMw3Kib1eKejeEboOzmvReczWwWMaU_

Mounting as Windows Drive

Mounting can be done in following steps:

  • Install the latest version of WinFsp .
  • Install the latest version of SSHFS-Win . Choose the x64 or x86 installer according to your computer's architecture.
  • Install SSHFS-Win Manager which is a GUI (graphics user interface) from this location
  • Screens are shown below (Ref: sshfs-win-manager)
    sshfs-win-manger-connection

listing-drives

system-tray

Mounting as Mac Drive

For easy and quick installation, download CloudMounter from the Mac App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cloudmounter-cloud-encryption/id1130254674?mt=12)

cloudmounter