How to Connect different FTP Client to Adobe Learning Manager AWS FTP connector.
To connect to an any FTP Server using FTP Client, you will need the following information:
Host/Server Address: This is the address of the FTP server you want to connect to. It may look like ftp.example.com for Adobe Learning Manager – almftp.adobelearningmanager.com
Port: The default FTP port is 21, but some servers might use different ports for security reasons. For
Adobe Learning Manager – Port 22
Username: The username you need to access the FTP server.
Password: The password associated with the username.
Screenshot from ALM connection for reference:
FileZilla (Windows, macOS, and Linux)
Step1: Download and Install FileZilla
If you haven’t installed FileZilla yet, you can download it from the official website: https://filezilla-project.org/ and then install it on your computer.
Step 2: Open FileZilla
After installing, launch FileZilla on your computer.
Step 3: Gather FTP Server Information
Step 4: Enter FTP Server Information in FileZilla
In the top menu, click on “File” and then select “Site Manager” (or use the shortcut Ctrl+S).
Step 5: Add New FTP Site
In the Site Manager, click on “New Site” and give it a name (e.g., “My FTP Server”).
Step 6: Enter FTP Details
Fill in the following information:
Host: Enter your FTP server’s address.
Port: If the server uses a port other than 21, enter the correct port number.
Protocol: Choose “SFTP – SSH File Transfer Protocol”.
Logon Type: Select “Normal”.
User: Enter your FTP username.
Password: Enter your FTP password.
Step 7: Connect to the FTP Server
Click the “Connect” button in the Site Manager. If all the information is correct, FileZilla will connect to the FTP server.
Step 8: Navigate and Transfer Files
Once connected, you will see the remote files on the right side and your local files on the left side. You can navigate the directories and transfer files by dragging and dropping them between the panels.
Please remember to be cautious while transferring files and avoid making changes to critical files on the server if you’re unsure of their purpose.
WinSCP (Microsoft Windows only)
Step 1: Download and Install WinSCP
If you haven’t installed WinSCP yet, you can download it from the official website: https://winscp.net/eng/download.php and then install it on your computer.
Step 2: Open WinSCP
After installing, launch WinSCP on your computer.
Step 3: Gather FTP Server Information
Step 4: Enter FTP Server Information in WinSCP
In the Login window that opens when you launch WinSCP, fill in the following information:
File Protocol: Choose either “FTP” or “SFTP” depending on the type of connection you want to establish. SFTP is more secure, so use it if your server supports it.
Host name: Enter your FTP server’s address.
Port number: If the server uses a port other than the default (21 for FTP, 22 for SFTP), enter the correct port number.
User name: Enter your FTP username.
Password: Enter your FTP password.
Private key file: If you’re using key-based authentication for SFTP, you can specify the private key file here.
Step 5: Save the Session (Optional)
If you plan to connect to this SFTP server frequently, you can save the session details for future use. Click on the “Save…” button and give the session a name to save it.
Step 6: Connect to the SFTP Server
Click the “Login” button. If all the information is correct, WinSCP will attempt to connect to the FTP server.
Step 7: Navigate and Transfer Files
Once connected, you will see the remote files on the right side and your local files on the left side. You can navigate the directories and transfer files by dragging and dropping them between the panels.
WinSCP provides a user-friendly interface similar to the Windows File Explorer, which makes it easy to work with remote files.
Cyberduck (Windows, macOS, and Linux)
Step 1: Download and Install Cyberduck If you haven’t installed Cyberduck yet, you can download it from the official website: https://cyberduck.io/download/ and then install it on your computer.
Step 2: Open Cyberduck After installing, launch Cyberduck on your computer.
Step 3: Choose Your Connection Type When you open Cyberduck, you’ll see a “Open Connection” window. Choose the type of connection you want to make:
For Adobe Learning Manager, choose “SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol).”
Step 4: Enter Connection Details
Step 5: Save the Connection (Optional) If you plan to connect to this server frequently, you can save the connection details for future use. Click the “Bookmark” button and provide a name for the bookmark.
Step 7: Connect to the Server Click the “Connect” button to establish the connection. If all the information is correct, Cyberduck will attempt to connect to the server.
Step 8: Navigate and Transfer Files Once connected, you will see the remote files on the right side and your local files on the left side. You can navigate the directories and transfer files by dragging and dropping them between the panels.
Cyberduck provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface to work with remote files and cloud services.
OpenSSH (macOS and Linux) – Note: This client works only with servers that are enabled for Secure Shell (SSH) File Transfer Protocol (SFTP).
Step 1: Install OpenSSH (if not already installed) Most Linux distributions and macOS come with OpenSSH pre-installed. If you are using Windows, you can enable the optional OpenSSH client feature from the “Add or Remove Programs” section in Windows settings.
Step 2: Open a Terminal or Command Prompt On Linux and macOS, you can open a terminal. On Windows, open a Command Prompt or PowerShell.
Step 3: Connect to the Remote Server To connect to a remote server via SSH using OpenSSH, use the following command in the terminal or Command Prompt:
ssh username@remote_server_address
Replace username with your actual username on the remote server and remote_server_address with the IP address or domain name of the remote server. For example:
ssh amanda@example.com
Step 4: Enter Your Password (if applicable) If you are connecting to the remote server for the first time or using password-based authentication, you’ll be prompted to enter your password.
Step 5: Use SSH Key-Based Authentication (Optional) For enhanced security, you can set up SSH key-based authentication. It involves generating an SSH key pair (public and private key) and adding your public key to the remote server’s authorized_keys file. This way, you won’t need to enter a password every time you connect.
Note: OpenSSH provides secure remote shell access but not FTP access. For FTP access, you should use FTP client software like FileZilla, WinSCP, or Cyberduck, as mentioned earlier.
Reference: Transition from Adobe FTP Manager
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