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SFTP Browser

Termial includes a built-in SFTP file browser that lets you manage files on remote servers directly within the app.

Opening the SFTP Browser

The SFTP browser is available when connected to an SSH server:

  1. Connect to an SSH server
  2. Click the File Browser button in the toolbar
  3. The SFTP browser opens showing the remote file system

Navigating Files

Basic Navigation

  • Double-click a folder to open it
  • Click the Go Up button or press Backspace to go to parent directory
  • Click the Home button to go to your home directory
  • Use the path bar to see your current location

Refreshing

Click the Refresh button to reload the current directory contents.

File Operations

Downloading Files

  1. Select a file or folder
  2. Click Download or right-click and select Download
  3. Choose where to save on your local computer
  4. For folders, Termial downloads all contents recursively

Uploading Files

  1. Click Upload in the toolbar
  2. Select files from your computer
  3. Files are uploaded to the current directory

Or drag and drop files from your computer into the SFTP browser.

Creating Folders

  1. Click New Folder in the toolbar
  2. Enter the folder name
  3. Click Create

Renaming

  1. Right-click a file or folder
  2. Select Rename
  3. Enter the new name
  4. Press Enter to confirm

Deleting

  1. Select files or folders to delete
  2. Click Delete or right-click and select Delete
  3. Confirm the deletion

Warning: Deleted files cannot be recovered. Be careful when deleting.

Permissions

The SFTP browser respects file permissions on the server. You can only:

  • View files you have read permission for
  • Modify files you have write permission for
  • Enter directories you have execute permission for

If you see permission denied errors, check the file permissions on the server.

Tips

Large Transfers

For large file transfers:

  • Transfers happen in the background
  • You can continue using the terminal while transferring
  • Check the status indicator for progress

Hidden Files

Hidden files (starting with .) may be shown depending on your server settings.

Symbolic Links

Symbolic links are shown with a special indicator. Clicking a symlink follows it to the target.