Transferring Files with WinSCP to/from a Compute Instance

This guide explains how to use WinSCP to transfer files between your Windows computer and IDNT compute instances.

Prerequisites

• WinSCP installed on Windows
• Access to IDNT compute instance
• SSH key authentication configured

WinSCP Configuration

1. New Session: Create new connection
2. Protocol: Select SFTP
3. Hostname: Enter compute instance address
4. Authentication: Configure SSH key
5. Advanced: Set connection options

File Transfer

Upload Files

1. Connect to instance
2. Navigate to destination folder
3. Drag and drop files from local to remote
4. Monitor transfer progress

Download Files

1. Browse remote filesystem
2. Select files to download
3. Drag to local directory
4. Verify transfer completion

Tips

• Use compression for large transfers
• Resume interrupted transfers
• Synchronize directories
• Set proper file permissions