How Can I Use WinSCP to Transfer Files from a Local Windows Computer to a Linux ECS?

Scenarios

WinSCP can be used to securely copy-paste files across local and remote computers. Compared with FTP, WinSCP allows you to use a username and password to access the destination server without any additional configuration on the server.

Prerequisites

• The target ECS is running.
• An EIP has been bound to the ECS. For details, see Binding an EIP.

• Access to port 22 is allowed in the inbound direction of the security group to which the ECS belongs. For details, see Configuring Security Group Rules.

Solution

1. Download WinSCP.

2. Install WinSCP.
3. Start WinSCP.

   

   Set parameters as follows:

   • File protocol: Set this to SFTP or SCP.
   • Host name: Enter the EIP bound to the ECS. Log in to the management console to obtain the EIP.
   • Port number: 22 by default.
   • User Name: Enter the username for logging in to the ECS.
     • If the ECS is logged in using an SSH key pair,
       • The username is core for a CoreOS public image.
       • The username is root for a non-CoreOS public image.
     • If the ECS is logged in using a password, the username is root for a public image.
   • Password: the password set when you created the ECS or converted using a key.
4. Click Login.
5. Drag a file from the local computer on the left to the remotely logged in ECS on the right to transfer the file.