

Automatically backup will be downloaded to your local system in the specified location. A command prompt will be opening, give the root password of the server (you can simply copy the password and right click). Now in the directory where the batch file presents, double click on it. Save the notepad at your winscp installation directory (For eg, C:\Program Files (x86)\WinSCP), ‘Filename’ “name.bat” and ‘save as type’ choose “All files” > Save “open -hostkey=””ssh-rsa 2048 qISVJ4oOxnoEGlQp6HkKB7vNUMzTUFDc/yV4OBZjlN0=””” ^ For eg, /backup/cpbackup/weekly is where your weekly cpanel backups storedĭESTINATIONDIRECTORY defined the directory or path in your local system where the backup will be stored SOURCEDIRECTORY defines the directory or path where your backups are present. “get SOURCEDIRECTORY DESTINATIONDIRECTORY” ^ “open -hostkey=””ssh-rsa 2048 Hostkeypair””” ^ Prepare the below windows batch file in your winSCP installation directory. Once you have logged in, you can see the hostkey in winSCP format which you can use in your command to connect to the server.Ĭopying of files from Linux Server to your Local Windows Desktop Machine using WinSCP: ppk format, you will be able to login to the server via WinSCP in a more secure way. ppk formatĬopy and paste it in a notepad as file.ppk format for all typesĪdvanced > SSH > Authentication > choose the private key file from your local system > Click ok Under private keys > View/Download key straight to the key > Enter the passphrase to convert the key to.

Go back > Manage Authorization > Authorize the key Key Password: Enter a password and make a note of it Key Name (defaults to id_rsa): Enter the keyname as you wish Login to server WHM > Security Center > Manage root’s SSH Keys > Generate a New Key So now you have obtained the Host key value. To obtain your host key, please open winSCP Icon from your desktop.Īfter login > Click on Session > Server and protocol information > You can see server host key fingerprints > Find SHA-256 value and copy it Once it is done then you can find an icon called “WinSCP” on your desktop. Step 4: Initial user settings > User interface style > Commander

Step 3: Setup type > Typical Installation (recommended) Step 1: Once the download is completed, please proceed to install the software. You can see a download link, Please click on it and download the installation package. Please go through the below procedure,įirst of all Need to download WinSCP software to your system using the below URL. In this session we are going to see, how to Connect the WinSCP app to Backup all Data From Linux Server. Our expertise is in implementing high availability, high performance and hybrid cloud / dedicated servers.Silicon House runs hundreds of servers serving 1000+ customers in more than 90+ countries. Silicon House is a complete solution provider for reseller hosting, dedicated servers and cloud servers.
