Moving Files to and from Streaming Directory
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- On This Page
- Moving Files from PC/Mac/Linux (FileZilla)
- Moving Files From a PC (SSH Secure FTP)
- Moving Files From a Mac (Fugu)
- Generic Transfer Settings
- Troubleshooting
Moving Files from PC/Mac/Linux (FileZilla)
FileZilla is an open-source FTP/SFTP client that runs on Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and many flavours of GNU/Linux. Due to its powerful feature set, cross-OS compatibility, and active development, this is the recommend file transfer application. FileZilla can be found at the Tools for Safe and Secure Computing. After installed, refer to these directions to upload your files:
- StepsActions
- Open FileZilla
- Type in homer.u.washington.edu for host.
- Enter in your NetID and password.
- For port, type in "22."
- Click on "QuickConnect." It may ask you for confirmation regarding the server. Accept the dialogue.
- Click on "public_media" on the right side of the window. This will open your public_media folder.
- Drag the files you want to save from the right-hand pane to the left-hand pane.
Moving Files From a PC (SSH Secure FTP)
SSH Secure File Transfer can be used to move files to your Web directory. This file transfer application is available on the Tools for Safe and Secure Computing page and is also available in many on-campus labs. In these instances SSH Secure FTP should be pre-configured with "profiles" for connecting to Homer. All you have to do to move files to your Streaming directory is:
- StepsActions
- Start SSH Secure File Transfer.
- Click the Profiles menu on the Profiles bar.
- Select Homer.
- Enter login information.
- Click public_media on the left side of the window. The right side will display the contents of your Streaming directory.
- Drag the files you want to save from the right-hand pane to the left-hand pane.
For more information about transfering files with SSH Secure File Transfer refer to Catalyst Help Center: Using SSH Secure File Transfer.
Moving Files From a Mac (Fugu)
Fugu can be used to move files from a Macintosh computer to your Web directory. This file transfer application is available on the Tools for Safe and Secure Computing page and is also available in many on-campus labs. All you have to do to move files to your Streaming directory is:
- StepsActions
- Launch Fugu.
- Click the "Connect to" drop-down menu.
- Select homer.u.washington.edu
- Enter your Username.
- Click "Connect."
- Enter your password when prompted and click "Authenticate."
- Double click public_media.
- Drag files from your public_media folder to your local machine.
For more information about transfering files with Fugu refer to LST Help Center - Transferring Files To and From a Server With Fugu.
Generic Transfer Settings
SSH File Transfer and Fugu are just a few programs that are able to connect to the UW web publishing servers and move files back and forth. The following table outlines the basic connection settings for our severs which can be used with other programs.
| Generic Connection Settings | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Value |
| Hostname/Server | homer.u.washington.edu |
| Port | 22 |
| Protocol | SFTP/SSH |
| Username | NetID |
| Password | NetID Password |
| Directory | public_media |
Troubleshooting
If you receive a "permission denied" response in your Web browser after uploading a file, you may not have your permissions set correctly. See Fixing Unix Permissions For Web Pages for help.
