I just installed FileZilla on my MBP to be used to manage a VPS.
Advanced support from my web host blocked the FTP ports and app, and said that I could use SSH via cPanel - whatever that means.
They also said all I had to do was install FileZIlla, and then choose Port 22, enter my cPanel username and password, and would be ready to SFTP stuff to my VPS.
However, when I look at all of the settings under FileZilla > Settings, I feel overwhelmed!!
If there are any security or system admin types out there, I would appreciate an overview of what FileZilla settings might need to be changed to keep me and my MBP and my VPS secure!!
I have this fear of sending things like passwords in plain-text, or saving session-data or uploads in some temporary place that others might later find?!
(*NOTE: I have been searching for some security guides online, but am not really finding much.)
Thanks,
Debbie
Advanced support from my web host blocked the FTP ports and app, and said that I could use SSH via cPanel - whatever that means.
They also said all I had to do was install FileZIlla, and then choose Port 22, enter my cPanel username and password, and would be ready to SFTP stuff to my VPS.
However, when I look at all of the settings under FileZilla > Settings, I feel overwhelmed!!
If there are any security or system admin types out there, I would appreciate an overview of what FileZilla settings might need to be changed to keep me and my MBP and my VPS secure!!
I have this fear of sending things like passwords in plain-text, or saving session-data or uploads in some temporary place that others might later find?!
(*NOTE: I have been searching for some security guides online, but am not really finding much.)
Thanks,
Debbie
