{"id":23717,"date":"2026-09-13T09:08:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T07:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=23717"},"modified":"2026-09-13T09:14:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T07:14:30","password":"","slug":"ftp-program-windows-mac-filezilla-winscp-cyberduck","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/hilfe\/webhosting-cpanel\/ftp-programme-windows-mac-filezilla-winscp-cyberduck\/","title":{"rendered":"FTP clients for Windows and Mac: FileZilla, WinSCP and Cyberduck"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To exchange files between your computer and your web hosting, you can use an FTP or SFTP client. This allows you to upload, download, rename, or delete website files, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are various programs for Windows and macOS. Among the best-known and still popular FTP clients are <strong>FileZilla<\/strong>, <strong>WinSCP<\/strong> and <strong>Cyberduck<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which FTP client is right for me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All three programs basically serve the same purpose. Which client you prefer depends mainly on your operating system and your personal preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Windows:<\/strong> WinSCP or FileZilla<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>macOS:<\/strong> Cyberduck or FileZilla<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Windows and macOS:<\/strong> FileZilla<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any of these clients is sufficient for a normal file transfer to your CURIAWEB web hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FileZilla \u2013 for Windows and macOS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FileZilla<\/strong> is a widely used FTP client and is available for Windows as well as macOS. The program is well-suited if you regularly want to transfer files between your computer and your hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After starting FileZilla, you can set up the connection via the Site Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set up connection in FileZilla<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open FileZilla.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>File \u2192 Server Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>New server<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your server name or host name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the desired transmission protocol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your FTP username and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish the connection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After successful login, you will see your computer's files on one side and the files on your web hosting on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WinSCP \u2013 FTP and SFTP for Windows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WinSCP<\/strong> is especially popular with Windows users. In addition to FTP, the program also supports secure transmission methods such as SFTP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set up connection in WinSCP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start WinSCP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the desired file transfer protocol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the hostname of your server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your username and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Sign in<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WinSCP clearly displays local and remote files. Files can then be transferred between your computer and the server via drag-and-drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cyberduck \u2013 especially popular on the Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cyberduck<\/strong> is available for macOS and Windows and is particularly popular on the Mac. The interface is deliberately kept simple and is also suitable for users who only want to transfer files to their hosting occasionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set up connection in Cyberduck<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Cyberduck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>New connection<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select FTP or SFTP as the connection type.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the server or hostname.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your username and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Connect<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a successful connection, you can drag files directly onto the server or download them from the server to your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What login credentials do I need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an FTP connection, you normally need the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Server \/ Hostname:<\/strong> your server name or your domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Username:<\/strong> your FTP username<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Password:<\/strong> the password of the FTP account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FTP port:<\/strong> 21<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your domain is already pointing to your CURIAWEB hosting, it can in many cases be used directly as the hostname. Alternatively, you can use the server name that was provided to you for your hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manage FTP accounts in cPanel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can create and manage additional FTP accounts in cPanel. This allows you, for example, to give a developer or employee access to a specific area of your website without sharing your main account credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find the FTP management in cPanel under <strong>FTP accounts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SFTP and SSH at CURIAWEB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CURIAWEB also supports <strong>SFTP and SSH<\/strong>. SFTP transmits data in an encrypted format and is therefore a good alternative to a standard FTP connection, especially for administrative tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For security reasons, we do not publicly disclose the SSH port used. If you would like to use SFTP or SSH, you can obtain the required connection information from CURIAWEB Support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.my.curiaweb.ch\/submitticket.php?language=english\">Open support ticket<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FTP or SFTP \u2013 what should I use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For simple file transfers, FTP can be used. If SFTP is available to you, we generally recommend the encrypted connection for administrative work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programs FileZilla, WinSCP, and Cyberduck support the required connection options. Therefore, you normally do not need to install an additional client if you are already using one of these programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If the connection does not work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If no connection can be established, first check the following points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is the hostname spelled correctly?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you using the correct username?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the password correct?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did you select FTP or SFTP to match your login credentials?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you using the correct port?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note, in particular, that the standard FTP port is not the same as the SSH\/SFTP port used for CURIAWEB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you no longer know your access data or are still unable to connect, please contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.my.curiaweb.ch\/submitticket.php?language=english\">CURIAWEB Support<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Um Dateien zwischen deinem Computer und deinem Webhosting auszutauschen, kannst du einen FTP- oder SFTP-Client verwenden. Damit lassen sich beispielsweise Website-Dateien hochladen, herunterladen, umbenennen oder l\u00f6schen. F\u00fcr Windows und macOS gibt es verschiedene Programme. Zu den bekanntesten und weiterhin g\u00e4ngigen FTP-Clients geh\u00f6ren FileZilla, WinSCP und Cyberduck. Welcher FTP-Client eignet sich f\u00fcr mich? Alle drei Programme [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"doc_category":[78],"doc_tag":[],"class_list":["post-23717","docs","type-docs","status-publish","hentry","doc_category-webhosting-cpanel"],"year_month":"2026-09","word_count":722,"total_views":"15","reactions":{"happy":"0","normal":"0","sad":"0"},"author_info":{"name":"Silvio Mazenauer","author_nicename":"admin-curia","author_url":"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/author\/admin-curia\/"},"doc_category_info":[{"term_name":"Webhosting &amp; cPanel","term_url":"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/hilfe-kategorie\/webhosting-cpanel\/"}],"doc_tag_info":[],"knowledge_base_info":[],"knowledge_base_slug":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/23717","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/docs"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23717"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/23717\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23719,"href":"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/23717\/revisions\/23719"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23717"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"doc_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/doc_category?post=23717"},{"taxonomy":"doc_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/doc_tag?post=23717"}],"curies":[{"name":"WP","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}