Connecting to Secure Socket Layer (SSL and TLS) sites

To connect to an FTP site over SSL

  1. On the menu bar click File > New > FTPS (SSL) Site.

  2. The Site Properties dialog box appears.

  3. Type in the Host address, Username and Password.

  4. Click the Type tab.

  5. In the Protocol list, choose the type of SSL connection mechanism supported by your server or use the default type selected.

  6. Click Connect.

 

To connect to an existing site over SSL

  1. Click on the site in the Site Manager.

  2. Click Connect.

 

To speed up transfers with an SSL site

Using a clear data channel speeds up transfers with SSL sites.  A clear data channel encrypts the connection process, but files are transferred without encryption.

  1. Click on the site in the Site Manager.

  2. On the menu bar, click File > Properties. The Site Properties dialog box appears.

  3. Click the Type tab.

  4. Select the Clear Data Channel check box.

  5. Click OK or Connect.

 

Note

Not all servers support or allow the PROT C (Clear Data Channel) command argument sequence.

 

To encrypt the data transfer and not the command connection

Using a Clear Command Channel you can keep your data transfers encrypted, but avoid firewall issues.

  1. Click on the site in the Site Manager.

  2. On the menu bar, click File > Properties. The Site Properties dialog box appears.

  3. Click the Type tab.

  4. Select the Clear Command Channel check box.

  5. Click OK or Connect.

 

Note

Not all servers support or allow the CCC (Clear Command Channel) command argument.

 

To configure other SSL settings

  1. On the menu bar, click Tools > Global Options.

  2. Expand Security.

  3. Click SSL Security.