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WinSCP Overview

What is WinSCP?

WinSCP is an open source free SFTP client, FTP client, WebDAV client and SCP client for Windows (only for Windows). Its main function is file transfer between a local and a remote computer. Beyond this, WinSCP offers scripting and basic file manager functionality.

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WinSCP is an open source free SFTP client, FTP client, WebDAV client and SCP client for Windows (only for Windows). Its main function is file transfer between a local and a remote computer. Beyond this, WinSCP offers scripting and basic file manager functionality.


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Sathyaseelan C.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"One Stop Solution for File Transfer"
GUI is always very much user friendly. File transfer is very ease Security at the top level. Multiple levels of security in login page
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Gurudatta B.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"WinSCP"
Ease of integration with different softwares like Datastage
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It is easy to use, and support is always good.
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What do you like best about WinSCP?

It is a highly recommended application for all types of FTP connections, the consumption of resources on the computer is minimal, files are uploaded to the server in moments, you can update all types of files, from this application without opening the server, only the FTP and the server must be synchronized, where the content is hosted, I love this application because with the others I had a certain problem, when uploading some files, I would not let them upload them due to the type of format they were in, too, I can upload everything I want to my server, without problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinSCP?

This application presents a big problem of compatibility, with other operating systems, when only running on windows it limits its use a lot, I usually use Linux and mac, and I can not use this application in these operating systems, whenever I need to connect to my server, FTP with this application I must use windows, lack of commitment on the part of the developers to take this application to other desktop systems, and why not, to mobile systems like androids or iOS, since it would be very helpful, when you do not have a desktop equipment, at hand, and you need to access the server soon. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering WinSCP:

With this application you can make all kinds of FTP, SFTP connections, move any files to your servers, edit them, fast, easy, and it costs nothing, it's free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinSCP solving and how is that benefiting you?

Thanks to this application I can easily move all kinds of files from windows, to my servers, in a quick way, and without having to directly access the host, everything I can do from this tool, which allows me to work in an easier way and fast, since I can edit the files on my computer, and update them automatically to the server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about WinSCP?

I LIKE IT BECAUSE IT HELPS TO GET ACCESS TO THE NMR FILE. WE CAN SAVE IT FURTHER IN OUR PC. AND INTERPRET THE DATA USING ANY NMR SOFTWARE. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinSCP?

IT DON'T HAVE ACCESS FROM THE HOME WIFI. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinSCP solving and how is that benefiting you?

IT IS USED TO GET THE NMR DATA AFTER WE RUN THE NMR OF OUR ORGANIC SAMPLE IN THE MACHINE. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about WinSCP?

WinSCP provides easy and simple way to transfer the files from one server to another server in secured manner.

WinSCP also provides user friendly interface to navigate the various folder locations on server

Though WinSCP, accessing log file and debugging the issues are more simpler in real time production environment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinSCP?

While performing any critical operations like Delete ,WinSCP doen't specify any warning notification if it indicates alert message in different font (eg: red color) then it useful to avoid mistakes.

If WinSCP provides any user /help guide to understand the softwere how it works for end user perspective is more useful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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WinSCP creates easy way to transfer/deploy the files on multiple servers with less effort and time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinSCP solving and how is that benefiting you?

While transfering files to other server through terminal /console ,it is difficult access file location and execute the commands but with WinSCP we are able to overcome this issue as it is proving user friendly interface.

Through WinSCP , avoiding the issues like misplacing files in other locations

Easy way to access the log files to debug the issues.

Reducing the time consumption. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about WinSCP?

I can easily connect to my remote server by remembering username and password. And I will be able to copy, transfer, view, remove, download all the files in the remote system ofcourse based on rights. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinSCP?

What I dislike is Remove option. Although it is useful, whenever I remove a file I cant get the file back. No recycle bin.... By the way I got solution for this from winscp by settings for recycle bin. But as it is not set these settings by default I lost my file... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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It is very convenient and easy to use but be careful before removing. Try to set recycling options..... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinSCP solving and how is that benefiting you?

When we are working on a running application we definitely need to place some files in server. So as to access in application. This work can be done through winscp very easily and securely.

Also to get the files generated by application in the server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about WinSCP?

The best thing about WinSCP is that it is free and open-source software. It will allow us to connect as SFTP clients to another remote machine using the secure SSH protocol, which will greatly facilitate transferring any type of file between two machines. It is available in several languages. It integrates perfectly with Windows operating systems. It supports protocols like SCP and SFTP through SSH encryption. Excellent directory synchronization between two machines in a semi or fully automated manner. Very intuitive graphical interface as it is similar to the classic Windows file explorer. With WinSCP, it is possible to save the configuration in a configuration file instead of in the Windows registry, which makes it easier for us to use it from external storage devices like portable hard drives or USB drives. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinSCP?

The visual aspect of the graphical interface is tremendously outdated and obsolete. Although it is true that it is still very intuitive and transfers can be made very easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering WinSCP:

Highly recommended, you will be enabled to make connections with FTP, SFTP servers, and SSH security to transfer files from host to server quickly and easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinSCP solving and how is that benefiting you?

Thanks to this application, I can easily move my files to any server quickly using the Windows graphical interface. WinSCP is a graphical SFTP client for Windows that uses SSH. The previous SCP protocol can also be used. Its main function is to facilitate the secure transfer of files between two computer systems, the local one and a remote one that offers SSH services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about WinSCP?

It User Interface is very cool and simple to use it. any one can use and no extra tanning is required to learn this tool. Simple to make the site backup. Easy to transfer the files remotely without any problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinSCP?

Needs to be more simplified when user is transferring the files form one server to another server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinSCP solving and how is that benefiting you?

We usually used for uploading the files to server and we will modify the files and it will automatically the updated the file in server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about WinSCP?

WinSCP è molto semplice da installare e configurare. E' possibile instaurare connessioni SFTP in maniera veloce e con possibilità con configurare in maniera dettagliata tutte le opzioni di connessione. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinSCP?

L'unica cosa che non mi piace è la finestra popup di configurazione che rimane incollata alla user interface dell'utente: trascinandola si sposta anche la finestra sotto, il che è un pò strano. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinSCP solving and how is that benefiting you?

L'ho utilizzato come client SFTP al posto di FIleZilla Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about WinSCP?

Easy to use. Simple UI. Reliable and secure. Passwords can be stored. Drag and drop is quite easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinSCP?

File transfers can be sometimes worst. With large number of files in a remote directory, screen gets freezed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Easy to use and highly recommended for those needing data transfer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinSCP solving and how is that benefiting you?

File transfer is easy. Read and write to file is easy as well instead of going via shell commands Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about WinSCP?

WinSCP lets you drag and drop your files between two different Operating System securely and efficiently. You will not need any sort or storage media or any traditional copying methods like copying to pen drive and then connecting the pen drive to the system you want to copy files to and then paste it there. You can use WinSCP to transfer files without any hassle. With WinSCP, you can connect with any remote system using its IP and you can connect via an encrypted channel using Secure Shell (SSH). Once connected you will get an interface with two file explorers from both the Operating SYstems. You will simply need to drag files from one explorer to another. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinSCP?

WinSCP is not really easy to use for laymen. For example, a non-IT person will never have information on IP's and protocols. So for basic usage of this software, a person shall be able to find out the IP of a client machine and then connect it successfully. Reseacrhing and learning this information can become tough at times. WinSCP shall come with some in-built videos that can teach a new person the basics of the software and its usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering WinSCP:

WinSCP is an awesome software for people who work on multiple machines at the same time. It helps greatly by helping people access any file on any Operating System within seconds. All you need is connect and then drag/ drop your required files. I will definitely encourage people to use this software and make their daily work easier and efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinSCP solving and how is that benefiting you?

I work on multiple Operating Systems in my daily job. For example, I keep on switching between Windows and Linux machines. So WinSCP is a noble piece of software for me which allows me to transfer my files in seconds. I do not need any online drive or physical media. I can simply connect to my virtual machine and transfer files without any hassle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about WinSCP?

Excellent tool for making ftp connections, files are transferred in quick and easy way, the application is very light way, it suports multitype connections such as FTP, SCP and SFTP. On top of everything it is free platform to make ftp connections and file transfer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinSCP?

No doubt the application is light weight and does not require much space on system, the large file transfer hangs during transfer in such cases you need to abort the process, other than that it works perfectly for me for all the ftp needs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinSCP solving and how is that benefiting you?

To transfer the files using scp, sftp protocols from one OS to another, to make remote connections using ftp, the platform is simple and secured. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.