WinSCP is an open-source graphical SFTP client for Windows that uses SSH. Its main function is to securely copy files between local and remote computers, and it can also directly edit files. Putty, on the other hand, is a small and open-source SSH tool. The combination of the two can be considered perfect.

Here, I have to complain about the Xshell tool that I have been using. Recently, it was found to have a backdoor, which is not a vulnerability. Even the official download was infected, let alone third-party websites. It's really frustrating. All the links in this article provide official addresses, and I also recommend this method, which is relatively safer.

Download WinSCP

Official download address: WinSCP Download

WinSCP supports both the portable version and the installation version. Please download and install them from the above address.

Set Chinese Language

When starting WinSCP, I found that it is in English, which is not convenient for me as an English idiot. The official website provides a Chinese language pack. Visit: WinSCP Language Pack, find "Simplified Chinese" and download it.

Unzip the language pack and put it in the WinSCP installation directory. Restart WinSCP. You need to connect to a host before opening the settings. Press the shortcut key Ctrl + Alt + P to open the following interface. Set it to Simplified Chinese and restart WinSCP to see the Chinese interface.

Associate with Putty

After associating WinSCP with Putty, you can quickly open the SSH terminal through Putty. Press the shortcut key Ctrl + Alt + P to open the settings - Integration - Applications - Set the path of Putty client as shown in the screenshot below.

After associating with Putty, you can quickly open Putty by pressing the shortcut key Ctrl + P or by clicking the button in the figure below.

Summary

WinSCP is used for uploading and downloading files, while Putty is used to connect to SSH terminals for server management. The combination of the two is perfect. Third-party websites also provide software such as WinSCP Chinese version, but I do not recommend it. It is still safer to download from the official website.

For more information, please refer to the official documentation: winscp.net