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# FileZilla connection to SFTP storage

> Set up a FileZilla SFTP connection to Gcore storage with password or SSH key authentication.

FileZilla is an open-source SFTP client that supports both password and SSH key authentication for connecting to Gcore SFTP storage. Download and install it from the [FileZilla website](https://filezilla-project.org) before proceeding.

## Site Manager setup

**1. Open Site Manager**

Click the Site Manager icon in the top-left corner of the toolbar:

![FileZilla toolbar with arrow pointing to the Site Manager icon](https://mintcdn.com/gcore/i-DnCDKrQhcwn9vO/images/docs/storage/manage-sftp-storage/connect-to-your-storage-with-filezilla/13822230046353.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=i-DnCDKrQhcwn9vO\&q=85\&s=642cc65e8be591a5edbb376a52e84def)

**2. Create a new site**

In Site Manager, click **New Site**:

![FileZilla Site Manager dialog with the New Site button highlighted](https://mintcdn.com/gcore/i-DnCDKrQhcwn9vO/images/docs/storage/manage-sftp-storage/connect-to-your-storage-with-filezilla/13814505201553.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=i-DnCDKrQhcwn9vO\&q=85\&s=1036c0062e2b5d01b94a8faf8cc7e623)

**3. Name the site**

Enter a name for the site, then open the **General** tab on the right.

## Connection configuration

Both authentication methods use the same base configuration — only the **Logon Type** field and the **Key file** step differ:

| Field | Password | SSH key |
| - | - | - |
| **Logon Type** | **Ask for password** | **Key file** |
| **Key file** | Not required | Path to the private key file on the local machine |

Complete the **General** tab fields:

**1. Set the protocol**

In the **Protocol** field, select **SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol**.

**2. Enter the hostname**

In the **Host** field, enter the hostname from the **Details** panel in the [Gcore Customer Portal](https://portal.gcore.com). To open it: go to **Object Storages**, click **...** next to the storage name, then select **Details**.

**3. Set the port**

In the **Port** field, enter `2200`.

**4. Set the logon type**

Set **Logon Type** to **Ask for password** (password) or **Key file** (SSH key), as shown in the table above.

**5. Enter the username**

In the **User** field, enter the **Object Storage\User name** shown in the Details panel.

**6. Specify the key file (SSH key only)**

In the **Key file** field, specify the path to the private key file. An [SSH key](/storage/manage-sftp-storage/create-and-add-an-ssh-key-to-your-storage) must be added to the storage beforehand.

**7. Save and connect**

Click **OK** to save, then click **Connect** to open the connection.