Allowing Access Using SFTP Password Authentication

SFTP is configured and enabled at the Site (In EFT Administrator, a Site is similar to a virtual FTP server bound to one or more IP addresses) level. You can also disable and enable SFTP access at User Setting Level and user level.

To allow users to connect using SFTP

1. In the Administrator, connect to the server, then click the Server tab.

2. In the left pane, click the user or User Setting Level you want to configure.

3. In the right pane, click the Security tab.

4. In the SFTP Settings area, click one of the following authentication methods:

• Specified in Settings Level - (Only an option for users.) Requires what is specified at the User Settings Level (the default).

• Password only - Require the user to provide the password to authenticate their connection.

• Public key only - Require the user to provide the public key to authenticate their connection. If this is selected, you must also select the public key from the respective sub menu.

• Public key & Password - Require the user to provide both the public key and the password to authenticate their connection. If this is selected, you must also select the public key in the Select public key list that appears.

5. Click Apply.