About WinSCP

WinSCP is a free program that allows Windows users to transfer files using secure FTP (SFTP) or secure copy (SCP) to their accounts on remote servers. It provides essentially the same functionality as many FTP programs (such as WS FTP), but all information is sent in a secure transmission.

WinSCP runs only on Windows. Mac OS X users can use Fugu for transferring files to and from MyWeb.

Downloading WinSCP

1. Go to the WinSCP download page.
2. Click on the "Installation package" link.
3. Scroll down the list of mirror sites until you find a North America mirror.
4. In the "Download" column, there is an image that looks like a piece of paper with some ones and zeroes on it. Click that image.
5. After the next page loads, wait 5-10 seconds for the download to begin.
6. Save the file to your Desktop.

Installing WinSCP

1. Double-click the WinSCP file on your Deesktop to begin the installation process.
2. Continue to click Next, selecting "Full Installation" when prompted.
3. You will be presented with the option to choose a user interface style.
   
   We recommend that you choose Explorer-like interface, as it allows you to drag-and-drop files right onto the WinSCP window and they will be copied to your MyWeb account.
4. Press Next or Install until the installation is complete.
5. When you are done, even if you are not prompted, restart your computer.

Using WinSCP to access MyWeb

1. Double-click the WinSCP icon on your Desktop.
2. You will see the WinSCP Login screen. Type in myweb.csuchico.edu for the Host name and put your Portal username in the User name box. Make sure the other settings on the screen match the settings in red below. (Note: For security purposes, leave the Password box blank. You will be prompted for it when you login.)
   
3. Now click Login. The first time you login to MyWeb, you will be prompted with the warning shown below. This is normal. click Yes to continue.
   
4. When you login, you will see your home directory. You can drag-and-drop files into this window to copy them to your account on MyWeb. Also, any files you create that are to be a part of your web page should be copied to the public_html driectory. You can open the public_html directory by double-clicking on it.