Transfer Between Your Local Computer and Tier 1 with FileZilla

FileZilla is a graphical SFTP client that can be easier to use than a terminal SFTP session when you want to browse folders and drag files between your local system and MSI Tier 1 storage.

Use FileZilla for Tier 1 locations such as your home directory or project space. FileZilla does not provide access to Tier 2 object storage.

Connect to MSI

Create a new site in FileZilla with these settings:

• Protocol: SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol

• Host: agate.msi.umn.edu

• Port: 22

• Logon Type: Normal

• User: your MSI Internet ID

• Password: your MSI password

After connecting, the local pane shows files on your computer and the remote pane shows your MSI files.

Recommended Settings

To keep transfers predictable, set the maximum number of simultaneous transfers to 1 in FileZilla.

For transfers into project space, browse to a Tier 1 path such as:

• /projects/standard/PROJECT_NAME/shared

• /projects/regulated/PROJECT_NAME/shared

When to Use FileZilla

• Use FileZilla when you want a graphical drag-and-drop workflow for Tier 1

• Use command-line sftp when you prefer a terminal workflow

• Use Globus instead for large or long-running transfers