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Secure Connections 

Connecting to Secure Socket Layer (SSL and TLS) 

sites 

T

O CONNECT TO AN 

FTP 

SITE OVER 

SSL  

1.  From the menu, select File > New > FTPS (SSL) Site.  

2. The 

Site Properties dialog box appears.  

3.  Type in the Host address, Username and Password.  

4. Select 

the 

Type tab. 

5. In 

the 

Protocol list, choose the type of SSL connection mechanism supported by 

your server or use the default type selected. 

6. Select 

Connect.  

T

O CONNECT TO AN EXISTING SITE OVER 

SSL  

1.  Select on the site in the Site Manager.  

2. Select 

Connect. 

T

O 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.  Select on the site in the Site Manager.  

2.  From the menu, select File > Properties. The Site Properties dialog box appears. 

3. Select 

the 

Type tab. 

4. Select 

the 

Clear Data Channel check box. 

5. Select 

OK or Connect. 

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