WinSCP 5.8.0 Build 6030 Beta



WinSCP is an open source free SFTP client, FTP client, WebDAV client and SCP client for Windows. Its main function is file transfer between a local and a remote computer. Beyond this, WinSCP offers scripting and basic file manager functionality.

WinSCP features:

  • Graphical user interface
  • Translated into several languages
  • Integration with Windows (drag&drop, URL, shortcut icons)
  • U3 support
  • All common operations with files
  • Support for SFTP and SCP protocols over SSH-1 and SSH-2 and plain old FTP protocol
  • Batch file scripting and command-line interface
  • Directory synchronization in several semi or fully automatic ways
  • Integrated text editor
  • Support for SSH password, keyboard-interactive, public key and Kerberos (GSS) authentication
  • Integrates with Pageant (PuTTY authentication agent) for full support of public key authentication with SSH
  • Explorer and Commander interfaces
  • Optionally stores session information
  • Optionally supports portable operation using a configuration file in place of registry entries, suitable for operation from removable media

WinSCP 5.8.0 Build 6030 Beta changes:

  • Authentication with TLS/SSL client certificates. 921
  • Redesigned Progress and Synchronization progress windows.
  • WebDAV file locking. 1315
  • Opening the initial Login dialog over the main window.
  • Automatic updates (for donors only).
  • Updates are checked over an encrypted HTTPS connection.
  • Showing tips on using the application.
  • Improvements and fixes for large font/high DPI environments:
  • Toolbar, menu and dialog images for 125%, 150% and 200% zooms (120, 144, and 192 DPI respectively). 1302
  • Scaling toolbar drop downs.
  • Scaling menu and toolbar details (submenu arrows, drop down arrows, drag handles, checkmarks, radio-button marks, color palettes).
  • Scaling status bars on Synchronization checklist and Find windows.
  • Scaling drop down button arrows.
  • Correctly scaling file icon on Properties dialog. [full release notes]

Download: WinSCP 5.8.0 Build 6030 Beta | 7.1 MB (Open Source)
Download: Standalone Executable | 7.0 MB
Link: WinSCP Home page

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