WinSCP is a graphical SFTP and FTP client for Windows allowing secure file transfers between local machines and remote Linux servers.

WinSCP Setup & Connection Workflow

1. Download and run the official WinSCP installer from winscp.net. 2. Select protocol SFTP, enter remote server hostname and port 22. 3. Under Advanced Settings > SSH > Authentication, load your PuTTY private key (.ppk) file.