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WinSCP is a popular free file manager for Windows supporting SFTP, FTP, FTPS, SCP, S3, WebDAV and local-to-local file transfers. A powerful tool to enhance your productivity with a user-friendly interface and automation options like .NET assembly or batch file scripting. Use WinSCP also for file editing, directory synchronization and site management. WinSCP is open-source and well documented. It is available in English and many other languages.

Features

Support for Amazon S3, FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP or WebDAV
All common operations with files
Integration with Windows, PuTTY and other applications
Translated into many languages
Scripting and task automation with batch file scripting, command-line interface and .NET assembly
Directory synchronization in several semi or fully automatic ways
Integrated text editor and support for external text editors
Graphical user interface with choice of Windows File Explorer-like or Norton Commander-like interfaces
Optionally supports portable operation using a configuration file instead of registry entries, suitable for operation from removable media
Binary and text transfer modes, transfer queue and background transfers
A comprehensive WinSCP documentation and an active user forum are freely accessible at WinSCP site

Project Samples

Application Interface (Similar to Norton Commander)

Application Interface (Similar to Windows File Explorer)

Changing Properties of Files and Folders

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License

GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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How to Use WinSCP

WinSCP (Windows Secure Copy) is an open source SFTP client, FTP client, WebDAV client and SCP client for Windows. Its main function is transferring files between a local and a remote computer. WinSCP supports SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) for secure file transfers and legacy SCP (Secure Copy Protocol). You can use WinSCP to transfer files both manually and automatically.

WinSCP Installation Program

WinSCP installs effortlessly through its installation program, which lets you select defaults or customize WinSCP to your liking. For example, you can choose a Norton-Commander interface or an Explorer-like interface. The Norton commander interface provides both local and remote directory panels, while the Explorer-like interface provides only a remote panel.

WinSCP Login Screen

To configure your session, start WinSCP. The Login dialog opens, where you enter your settings. (The Login dialog can be invoked later to open additional sessions.) The program will ask you for your login information. In most cases, you will only need to select the server’s protocol, and enter the host name, user name, plus password and click Login.

Main Window (Commander Interface)

The Commander Interface is based on Norton Commander (and similar file managers). A local folder is displayed in the left panel and a remote folder in the right panel. Files are usually transferred between these two folders, though it is possible to transfer files into a different folder. This kind of user interface is also known as an Orthodox File Manager.

Main Window (Explorer Interface)

The Explorer interface WinSCP looks similar to a normal Microsoft Windows folder (Windows Explorer) but, unlike with Commander Interface, only the remote directory is shown. To transfer the files you typically use drag and drop between WinSCP and Windows Explorer.

To access additional operations, right-click any object to select an operation from the context menu. You can also right-click a file or a directory to drag it to another location. If you want to explore additional features, visit the WinSCP FAQ for details.

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danielbrooks880 Posted 2026-10-13

5 out of 5 stars

WinSCP is part of my standard toolkit for client work where files have to move to a web host or a Linux server securely. The Commander interface is the reason: local files on the left, remote files on the right, drag across, and the transfer queue shows exactly what is pending, done, or failed. Saved sites with key-based login save real time when I am updating the same server every week, and the keep-remote-directory-up-to-date option is useful when testing changes on a staging site because edits appear without me re-uploading by hand. It has never corrupted a transfer for me, and resuming a large upload after a dropped connection works as expected.

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geertvc Posted 2025-07-21

5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic application. I'm using it already for years now, so it became time to support this through a donation. Which I did of course. Keep up the great work, thanks very much!

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alex410 Posted 2025-07-04

4 out of 5 stars

Great job!!

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benstocks55 Edited 2025-06-28

5 out of 5 stars

Using it since long time. Great job! Thanks! simcitybuilditapp.com

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elvedin Posted 2025-04-25

5 out of 5 stars

The best in its class! This project is a proof how hard is to get a review from users, 200k downloads per week and 200 reviews. What can I expect from my project with 50 downloads per week?

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Operating Systems

Windows, Windows Server, WINE

Languages

Brazilian Portuguese, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian

Intended Audience

Developers, End Users/Desktop, System Administrators

User Interface

Plugins, Win32 (MS Windows)

Programming Language

C++

Related Categories

C++ Communications Software, C++ Cryptography Software, C++ File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software, C++ FTP Clients, C++ SFTP Clients

Registered

2003-07-13

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