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How To setup a secure connection

Goal
To setup a secure FTP connection over SSL/TLS to a server where all data between the client and the server are encrypted.

How To

1. Go to menu: File -> New Remote Browser
   The Quick Connect dialog opens
2. Select FTP over SSL Explicit in the Protocol selection
3. Enter the Host name. e.g. ftp.myhost.com
4. Enter the Username and Password which have been provided to you. If you do not have this information please contact your web hosting provider.
5. Click on the Properties button
6. The favorite Properties dialog opens
7. Go to the FTP -> Connection -> SSL/TLS dialog
8. You will find a group called Data Connection
9. Set the File Transfer setting to Private (Secure)
10. Set the List Transfer setting to Private (Secure)
11. Click OK to save the settings
    The Properties dialog closes
12. Click OK in the Quick Connect dialog to connect to the server
    

Keywords
hippa, secure, encrypted, safe

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