SFTP File Browser

Transfer files securely with the integrated SFTP file browser.

Overview

The SFTP file browser provides a graphical interface for transferring files to and from remote devices over SSH. It uses the same connection as your terminal session.

Features

Dual-pane file browser (local and remote)
Drag-and-drop file transfers
Background transfer queue
Resume interrupted transfers
Directory synchronization
File permissions editor

Note

SFTP requires the remote device to support SFTP (part of SSH). Most Linux/Unix servers support SFTP. Network devices may have limited or no SFTP support.

Opening SFTP Browser

From an Active Session

Connect to a device via SSH
Click the folder icon in the status bar, or press Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+F
The SFTP browser opens in a split pane

Standalone SFTP

Go to File → New SFTP Connection
Enter connection details (same as SSH)
Click Connect

Browser Layout

The SFTP browser has two panes:

Left pane - Local file system
Right pane - Remote file system

Each pane has a path bar, directory tree, and file list. Navigate by clicking folders or typing paths in the path bar.

File Operations

Uploading Files

Drag files from the local pane to the remote pane
Right-click files and select Upload
Use Cmd/Ctrl+U with files selected

Downloading Files

Drag files from the remote pane to the local pane
Right-click files and select Download
Use Cmd/Ctrl+D with files selected

File Management

Action	Shortcut
New Folder	`Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+N`
Rename	`Enter` or `F2`
Delete	`Delete` or `Backspace`
Copy	`Cmd/Ctrl+C`
Paste	`Cmd/Ctrl+V`
Properties	`Cmd/Ctrl+I`

Editing Permissions

Right-click a file and select Properties to edit permissions:

Owner, group, and other permissions
Numeric mode (e.g., 755)
Recursive option for directories

Warning

Be careful when changing permissions on system files. Incorrect permissions can prevent services from working correctly.

Transfer Management

Transfer Queue

Active and pending transfers are shown in the transfer queue at the bottom of the SFTP browser. Each transfer shows:

File name and size
Progress percentage and speed
Estimated time remaining
Transfer direction (upload/download)

Queue Controls

Pause - Pause the selected transfer
Resume - Resume a paused transfer
Cancel - Cancel and remove from queue
Clear Completed - Remove finished transfers from list

Transfer Options

Configure transfer behavior in Settings → SFTP:

Option	Description
Concurrent transfers	Number of simultaneous transfers (1-10)
Overwrite behavior	Ask, overwrite, skip, or rename
Preserve timestamps	Keep original file modification times
Follow symlinks	Transfer link targets vs. links
Resume partial	Resume interrupted transfers

Large File Transfers

For large files, NetStacks automatically:

Shows detailed progress with speed and ETA
Supports resuming if connection is lost
Verifies file integrity after transfer

Tip

For very large transfers or synchronizing many files, consider using rsync from the terminal for better performance.