object-storage/winscp.md

+---
+languages:
+  - en
+  - cs
+---
+
+# WinSCP - S3 usage
+
+[WinSCP](https://winscp.net/eng/index.php) is the popular SFTP client and FTP client for Microsoft Windows! Transfer files between your local computer and remote servers using FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP, WebDAV or S3 file transfer protocols.
+
+## WinSCP installation
+Please use the package directly from [WinSCP](https://winscp.net/eng/download.php) for installation. Installation is common and no special settings are required.
+
+## WinSCP configuration
+
+Run the tool.
+
+![](winscp-screenshots/winscp_setup1en.png){ style="display: block; margin: 0 auto" }
+
+The storage connection is made via **Session** from the main menu and the **New session**.
+
+![](winscp-screenshots/winscp_setup2en.png){ style="display: block; margin: 0 auto" }
+
+In the drop-down menu **File protocol** select **Amazon S3**.
+
+![](winscp-screenshots/winscp_setup3en.png){ style="display: block; margin: 0 auto" }
+
+Then insert **Host name** `s3.clX.du.cesnet.cz` where replace **X** with the number of the cluster associated with your S3 account. Port `443` will be pre-filled automatically. Copy `access_key` into the field Access key ID and `secret_key` into the Secret access key - you received both of these keys encrypted from the administrators.
+
+![](winscp-screenshots/winscp_setup4en.png){ style="display: block; margin: 0 auto" }
+
+Select **Advanced** settings.
+
+![](winscp-screenshots/winscp_setup5en.png){ style="display: block; margin: 0 auto" }
+
+The field `Default region` leave blank! A Style URL **Path** and confirm OK. Then click **Connect**.
+
+![](winscp-screenshots/winscp_setup6en.png){ style="display: block; margin: 0 auto" }
+
+Then the storage is connected and you will see a list of your buckets on the right side. Or you can start to create own buckets.