Staffbox

Large File Transfer

Sometimes getting a large file from one person to another is difficult, especially if it's too large for email or the P: drive. We've tried to create a fairly simple solution.

Here's an example of what the login screen should look like.

• Visit Files.Dreamhost.com
• Click the SFTP/SCP tab if it’s not already selected.
• Enter the following information:
  • Host: ftp.mfrl.org
  • Port: 22
  • Username: staffbox
  • Initial Directory: /home/staffbox/uploads/
  • Authentication Type: Password
  • Password: Ask Digital Services Specialist or Systems Administrator for this
• Click Connect

File Size Limit A single file can be no larger than 1GB when using this method. Advanced users only: Larger files permitted when using an actual FTP client.

To send/upload files: Click the Upload button (at the far left on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen).

To retrieve/download files: Click the small gray dropdown arrow between the icon and filename of file desired; select Download from the popup menu.

If organization is needed, you can create folders by clicking the "+" button on the lower toolbar.

This is not a long term storage location; it's a transfer location. Items that linger here are subject to deletion.