Frequently Asked Questions

File Managment

How do I SSH into SWEB from my computer?
How can I upload a file to SWEB?
Is there a way to upload multiple files at once?
Want FTP clients can I use to access my SWEB account?
Can I use Dreamweaver to manage my SWEB site?
How do I do file transfers in PuTTY?
How do I delete unwanted files from SWEB?
Can I have files setup for anonymous FTP download?
Is there a way to set file permissions without using SSH on SWEB?
Can I mount my SWEB folder to my Windows 2000/XP or Mac computer?

How do I SSH into SWEB from my computer?

Windows users can use the PuTTy application to open an SSH session to SWEB. PuTTY can be found on the UK Download site. Mac OS X and Linux users can use "ssh" from a terminal window.

How can I upload a file to SWEB?

Software that supports SFTP can be used to upload files. Windows users can use FileZilla and PuTTy (both available on the UK Download site. Mac OS X and Linux users can use the command-line sftp & scp utilities, or use an SFTP client.

Is there a way to upload multiple files at once?

Most software that supports SFTP can be used to upload multiple files at once.

Which FTP clients can I use to access my SWEB account?

Any FTP client that supports using the SFTP protocol can be used. FileZilla works well, and can be found on UK Download site.

Can I use Dreamweaver to manage my SWEB site?

Yes, you can use Dreamweaver to manage your website and then publish it to sweb.uky.edu using SFTP. Your remote directory should be www.

How do I do file transfers in PuTTy?

Use either the PSCP or the PSFTP applications that come with PuTTy. Check out the PuTTY documentation for more information.

How do I delete unwanted files from SWEB?

Either login interactively using a ssh client such as PuTTy, or use an SFTP client to remove the files. You can also use the SWEB File Manager.

Can I have files setup for anonymous FTP download?

It's not possible to make files available by anonymous FTP, but you can present files as downloadable by a web browser using HTTP. Simply put the files in your www directory.

Is there a way to set file permissions without using SSH on SWEB?

Most SFTP software has support to do this.

Can I mount my SWEB folder to my Windows 2000/XP or Mac computer?

Not yet. We are working on implementing a WebDAV system which will allow you to mount your user folder to your computer. There is no timeframe for completing the WebDAV implementation.