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FileZilla is an open-source SFTP client that supports both password and SSH key authentication for connecting to Gcore SFTP storage. Download and install it from the FileZilla website before proceeding.

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Site Manager setup

1

Open Site Manager

Click the Site Manager icon in the top-left corner of the toolbar:
FileZilla toolbar with arrow pointing to the Site Manager icon
2

Create a new site

In Site Manager, click New Site:
FileZilla Site Manager dialog with the New Site button highlighted
3

Name the site

Enter a name for the site, then open the General tab on the right.

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Connection configuration

Both authentication methods use the same base configuration — only the Logon Type field and the Key file step differ:
FieldPasswordSSH key
Logon TypeAsk for passwordKey file
Key fileNot requiredPath to the private key file on the local machine
Complete the General tab fields:
1

Set the protocol

In the Protocol field, select SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol.
2

Enter the hostname

In the Host field, enter the hostname from the Details panel in the Gcore Customer Portal. To open it: go to Object Storages, click … next to the storage name, then select Details.
3

Set the port

In the Port field, enter 2200.
4

Set the logon type

Set Logon Type to Ask for password (password) or Key file (SSH key), as shown in the table above.
5

Enter the username

In the User field, enter the Object Storage\User name shown in the Details panel.
6

Specify the key file (SSH key only)

In the Key file field, specify the path to the private key file. An SSH key must be added to the storage beforehand.
7

Save and connect

Click OK to save, then click Connect to open the connection.