To remotely access your Unix home directory and personal web space, or your shares on I:\research, you can use Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) after connecting to PSU’s Virtual Private Network (VPN).
Learn how to connect to PSU's VPN at VPN connections using Duo Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
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Recommended Applications for SFTP
To establish an SFTP connection, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) recommends the following applications:
WinSCP for Windows
Cyberduck for macOS
If you’re using a PSU-owned, non-lab or classroom computer, one of these applications may already be installed. If neither is available, open the Self-Service Software - free software for PSU-owned computers application to download the application appropriate for your operating system.
If you’re on a personal computer, you can install these applications by visiting the WinSCP for Windows download page or the Cyberduck download page for macOS.
Setup Your SFTP Connection
The Guides for Using WinSCP site provides instructions on how to connect to an SFTP server using WinSCP. The Cyberduck Help site offers its own support documentation, including a Quick Reference Guide to help you open an SFTP connection and transfer files.
Depending on which folders you wish to access, use the relevant settings from the table below. Enter your Odin username and password in the Username and Password fields.
Host name | Port | Access |
|---|---|---|
22 | Unix home directory, Personal Web Space, OIT Web Hosting | |
22 | Research Shares |
If an "Unknown host key" dialogue box appears, ensure that the fingerprint that is listed matches one in the table below.
Host name | Fingerprint |
|---|---|
| |
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Further Resources
If you receive an error message when trying to add files to your drives or folders, you may have run out of space and need to move or delete files. Visit H and I drives overview for more information about checking your H and I drive usage.