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SFTP Instructions

Users who need an SFTP account created, or are having trouble accessing their account can contact the Helpdesk at 270-809-2346.

Because WSFTP and Nvu are not compatible with SFTP, we recommend WinSCP as a free alternative. Instructions for setting this up are below. All SFTP programs will prompt users for their Active Directory (aka Network or MSUNET2K) username and password, instead of previous FTP passwords. 


To download and use WinSCP (free client for PC):

There are various free clients that support SFTP, including FileZilla and WinSCP. While either can be used, we will be supporting WinSCP, which has a similar interface to WS_FTP LE.

  1. You can download the free WinSCP program from http://sourceforge.net/projects/winscp/
  2. During the installation, we recommend you select the Commander interface.

When you start WinSCP, the program will ask you for your login information.

  1. Type in the Host Name:  sftp.murraystate.edu
  2. Type in your User Name, which is your Active Directory (MSUNET2K Network) username.
  3. Type in your Password, which is your Active Directory (MSUNET2K Network) password.
  4. In the server’s Protocol box, select SFTP from the drop-down menu.
  5. Click on the “Save…” button to save your settings.
  6. Click on the “Login” button.
  7. You may receive a warning about “The server’s host key.” Click “Yes” to proceed. This error should only pop up the first time you enter in your information.

For more information about WinSCP, please visit http://winscp.net/eng/docs/start

To use Dreamweaver:

To set up or edit the SFTP settings in Dreamweaver, follow the steps below:

  1. Choose Site > Manage Sites.
  2. In the Manage Sites dialog box, either click the New button then Site, or select your existing site definition and click the Edit button.
  3. In the Site Definition dialog box, you will see two tabs: Basic and Advanced. Click on the Basic tab.
  4. The first box allows you to name your site; this is for your reference only and will not affect your settings.
  5. In the HTTP Address (URL) box, type the location of your site. Click Next.
  6. Choose "No, I do not want to use server technology." Click Next.
  7. Choose "Edit local copies on my machine, then update to server when ready."
  8. The next box allows you to choose where on your computer your files are stored. You can click the folder icon to change the location. Click Next.
  9. From the "How do you connect to your remote server?" dropdown, choose FTP.
  10. In the FTP hostname or address textbox, type in sftp.murraystate.edu
  11. You should be able to leave the "What folder on the server..." box empty.
  12. In the FTP Login textbox, enter your Active Directory (network) username.
  13. In the FTP Password textbox, enter your Active Directory (network) password.
  14. IMPORTANT!  Select (enable) the checkbox that says “Use Secure FTP (SFTP)”.  
  15. Click "Test Connection." If you receive an error, double check the steps above. If you still receive an error, please contact the Helpdesk at 270-809-2346.
  16. Click Next.
  17. Choose "No, do not enable check in and check out."
  18. Click Next, then Done.

To use Contribute:

Even if you already have a connection in Contribute, you will need to remove that connection and set up a new one:

  1. If a connection already exists, go to Edit > My Connections, and click on your existing connections, and click the Remove button.
  2. When ready, click Create to begin a new connection.
  3. Choose “Website” from the first drop-down menu.
  4. The address of the site you need to edit should appear in the “What is the web address (URL) of your website?” If not, please provide the correct address. Click Next.
  5. From the “How do you connect to your webserver?” choose “Secure FTP (SFTP)” Click Next.
  6. In the “What is the name of your SFTP server?” Type in sftp.murraystate.edu
  7. Enter in your Active Directory, or MSUNET2K Network, username and password in the last two fields. Click Next.
  8. On the next screen, Contribute will ask for your website’s folder. You can either type in your directory path, or click the “Choose…” button to select the proper folder.  Double click on the folder that starts with "racer1_". A list of  files and folders will be displayed. Now click on the "Select "racer1_" button. If you need help with this part, please contact the Helpdesk at 270-809-2346.
  9. Click Next.
  10. Verify or enter in your name and @murraystate.edu email address. Click Next, then Done.

To use Fetch (free client for mac)

Fetch offers a free license for educational use. Please contact CTLT if you would like information about the free license.

In the New Connection dialog window:

  1. Enter the HostName:  sftp.murraystate.edu
  2. Enter your Active Directory (network) username.
  3. Choose SFTP from the Connect using pop-up menu.
  4. SFTP always uses encryption, so make sure that the encryption checkbox is enabled (checked).
  5. Enter your Active Directory (network) password.
  6. Click on the Connect button.

For more information about Fetch’s support of SFTP, please see the SFTP help topic at http://fetchsoftworks.com/fetch/help/Contents/Concepts/SFTP.html.

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