{"id":3339,"date":"2025-02-27T19:40:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T07:15:05","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:20","slug":"how-to-install-and-use-sftp-on-windows-vps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-and-use-sftp-on-windows-vps\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS & VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 and Use SFTP on Windows VPS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Introduction<\/h2>\n

SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is a secure method for transferring files over a network. In this guide, we will show you how to install and configure an SFTP server on a , allowing you to securely upload and download files.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Step 1: Install OpenSSH Server on Windows VPS<\/h2>\n

Windows VPS10 and newer versions include the OpenSSH Server feature, which you can enable to set up SFTP. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Open Settings<\/strong> on your Windows VPS.<\/li>\n
  2. Go to Apps<\/strong> > Optional Features<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. Scroll down and click on Add a feature<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  4. Search for OpenSSH Server<\/strong>, select it, and click Install<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n
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    Step 2: Start and Configure OpenSSH Server<\/h2>\n
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      1. After installation, open PowerShell<\/strong> with administrative privileges.<\/li>\n
      2. Start the SSH server by running the following command:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n
        Start-Service sshd<\/code><\/pre>\n
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          1. To ensure the SSH server starts automatically with Windows, run:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n
            Set-Service -Name sshd -StartupType 'Automatic'<\/code><\/pre>\n
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              1. Next, confirm that the firewall allows SSH traffic:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n
                New-NetFirewallRule -Name sshd -DisplayName 'OpenSSH Server (sshd)' -Enabled True -Protocol TCP -Action Allow -LocalPort 22<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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                Step 3: Configure SFTP (Optional)<\/h2>\n
                If you want to restrict SFTP users to specific directories or configure other advanced options, you can modify the SSH configuration file:<\/p>\n
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                  1. Navigate to the OpenSSH configuration file, typically located in C:\\ProgramData\\ssh\\sshd_config<\/code>.<\/li>\n
                  2. Edit the file to configure your preferences. For example, you can restrict users to their home directories by adding:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n
                    Subsystem sftp sftp-server.exe\r\nMatch Group sftp\r\n    ChrootDirectory C:\\Users\\%u\r\n    ForceCommand internal-sftp\r\n    AllowTcpForwarding no<\/code><\/pre>\n
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                      1. Save the file and restart the SSH service:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n
                        Restart-Service sshd<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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                        Step 4: Connect to the SFTP Server<\/h2>\n
                        Once OpenSSH is configured, you can connect to the SFTP server using any SFTP client. Here’s how:<\/p>\n
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                        1. Open your preferred SFTP client (e.g., FileZilla<\/a>, WinSCP<\/a>, or Cyberduck<\/a>).<\/li>\n
                        2. Enter the following connection details:\n