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SFTP File Transfer

BShellX Pro provides visual SFTP file management and transfer features.

File Browser Interface

Dual-Panel Layout

  • Left Panel: Local file system
  • Right Panel: Remote server files
  • Drag-and-drop between panels

File Operations

  • Browse directories
  • Create, rename, delete files/folders
  • View file permissions and attributes
  • Search and filter files

File Transfer

Upload Files

Methods to upload:

  • Drag-and-drop from local to remote panel
  • Right-click → Upload
  • Toolbar upload button

Download Files

Methods to download:

  • Drag-and-drop from remote to local panel
  • Right-click → Download
  • Toolbar download button

Transfer Queue

  • View transfer progress
  • Pause/resume transfers
  • Cancel ongoing transfers
  • Transfer history

Advanced Features

Permission Management

  • View file permissions (chmod)
  • Modify file permissions
  • Owner and group settings

File Preview

  • Text file preview
  • Image preview
  • File size and type display

Bookmark Directories

  • Save frequently accessed directories
  • Quick navigation
  • Bookmark management

Synchronization

  • Directory comparison
  • File sync operations
  • Mirror local/remote directories

Transfer Settings

Transfer Mode

  • Auto: Detect file type automatically
  • Binary: Binary transfer (executables, images)
  • Text: Text transfer (scripts, configs)

Resume Support

  • Resume interrupted transfers
  • Partial file transfer
  • Transfer verification

Speed Limits

  • Set upload/download speed limits
  • Bandwidth management
  • Priority settings

Keyboard Shortcuts

ActionShortcut
UploadCtrl+U
DownloadCtrl+D
RefreshCtrl+R
New FolderCtrl+N
DeleteDelete
RenameF2

Next Steps

BShellX Pro Documentation