For data that is not sensitive - using FTP to transfer files may be fine. But, the problem with FTP is that it transmits files completely in the clear - anyone can intercept and view the files you transmit. This makes FTP a poor choice for copying sensitive files.
But, some files need to be kept protected from prying eyes, and must remain secure. If you have files that must remain secure, you will want to use Secure Copy (SCP) to copy these files to and from our web servers.
SCP uses the encryption provided by Secure Shell (SSH) to encrypt data sent between you and server. By encrypting the files as they are transmitted, you ensure that no one can intercept and view your files as it is copied between you and the server.
SCP provides a high level of security. This security can be extremely important if you are transfering mission critical data such as Credit Card numbers, client information, digital assets, password files or other critical and sensitive data.
All of our web hosting plans include support for SCP. You can use SCP from a UNIX machine using the "scp" command. If you are running a version of Windows, you can use PSCP - a free software utility to copy files securely. PSCP can be downloaded for free from the following link:
http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html
If you have any questions on using SCP with your web hosting account, please put in a request for support at our Online Helpdesk.
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