Connecting to Secure Socket Layer (SSL) 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 Connect.

To connect to an existing site over SSL

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. In the Protocol list, choose FTP with SSL (Implicit encryption), or FTP with SSL (Explicit encryption). CuteFTP Pro will select the appropriate port.

5. 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.

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.

To configure other SSL settings

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

2. Expand Security.

3. Click SSL Security.

Related topics

SSL security settings

Using a clear data channel with SSL

Using a clear command channel with SSL