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WinSCP Guide

Published on 27th September, 2022.

Updated on 15th May, 2023.

Introduction

WinSCP is a drag and drop file transfer client for Windows user. In this tutorial, we will cover the basic setting to get you connected to CREATE HPC. You can obtain the latest version of the WinSCP from https://winscp.net/eng/download.php

Setting

  1. Select scp from drop down menu

    example

  2. Host name: sftp.er.kcl.ac.uk

  3. User name: your knumber (without @kcl.ac.uk)
  4. Password: leave it blank

  5. click Advanced...

    example

  6. click SSH->Authentication (on left panel)

    example

  7. Private key file:

  8. click ...
  9. select your private key file

  10. click ok

    example

  11. click Login

    example

  12. click yes

  13. you may need to approve your mfa

  14. click continue here and then go to (https://portal.er.kcl.ac.uk/mfa) to approve your access

    example

  15. your directories on HPC should be on the right side panel