Managing files and folders in WinSCP

WinSCP lets you manage files and folders on your remote server directly from your desktop. This guide covers creating folders, renaming, deleting, and changing file permissions.

Creating a new folder

1. Click Create Directory in the toolbar.

   

2. Type the name for the new folder, then click OK.

   

Renaming a folder or file

The same steps apply whether you are renaming a folder or a file.

1. Select the folder or file you want to rename.

   

2. Click Rename.

   

3. Type the new name and press Enter or confirm the prompt.

   

Deleting a folder or file

1. Select the folder or file you want to delete.

   

2. Click Delete and confirm when prompted.

   

Changing file permissions

File permissions control who can read, write to, or execute a file on the server.

1. Select the file whose permissions you want to change (for example, postinfo.html), then click Properties.

   

2. Tick or untick the permission checkboxes as needed, or type the numeric value directly into the permissions field.

   

3. Click OK to apply the changes.