Thanks to the security provided by SFTP you can rest easy knowing that your files and your site are safe and sound.Ī variety of custom plugins and themes may ask you to create specific folders or add files via SFTP however, generally speaking, SFTP is not required for your site to function. ![]() SFTP is not to be confused with File Transfer Protocol (FTP) which is similar but not secure. The “secure” part is because it is run over a secure channel, in this case SSH. It was designed as an extension of the SSH (Secure SHell) protocol. SFTP stands for Secure File Transfer Protocol (or SSH File Transfer Protocol). ![]() It’s a way for you to access the files and folders on a website via a client program such as Filezilla on your local computer. If something happens to your site we’d be glad to help you attempt to Restore Activity. We are happy to help you determine whether you need to access your file structure and help restore your site should accidents occur, however Happiness Engineers are not here to assist you with adding, removing, or modifying files and folders. Uploading unknown files, or editing existing files, without understanding them may lead to your site breaking, and can also cause you to lose data. If you don’t understand what a file does, don’t edit it. You should not edit files unless you know exactly what the change will do. If you’re unsure, contact a Happiness Engineer for help before accessing your site via SFTP. Do not touch your site’s file structure unless you have a very specific reason.
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