FileZilla is one of the FTP (file transfer protocol) programs of choice in the CAE because it uses Secure FTP (sftp). Other programs can be used for non-sensitive information but may be accessed by anyone.

Step 1. Install FileZilla

You can download a copy from FileZilla's website.

Step 2. Start FileZilla

The application screen should look something like this:

Step 3. Configure FileZilla

Go to File -> Site Manager. Click "New Site" and you'll see this screen:

Enter the following information:

• Host: sftp.cae.wisc.edu
• Port: 22
• Protocol: SFTP
• Logon type: Interactive
• We recommend you don't save your password for security purposes
• User: Your CAE username

Click "Rename" and enter the name you want for this site (e.g. CAE). Your session information is now saved.

Step 4. Connect to the servers

Press Connect, check Always and click "OK" at the prompt to save CAE's host key, and enter your password when prompted. When prompted for Duo, either enter a pass code or send a push to your mobile device. You will now be connected and should see a screen like this:

Step 5. Move your files

You will see four main panels once connected: the left panels show your local directories and files and the right panels show the remote (CAE) directories and files. You can navigate directories normally, where the ".." directory is the parent directory in the hierarchy. To copy a file, simply navigate to the folder where it's located, drag it from one panel to the other, and it will be copied into the destination folder. This works for copying both from your local computer to your CAE drive and from your CAE drive to your local computer.