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SFTP (Secure FTP) Using Adobe Dreamweaver (Windows and Mac)

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Adobe Dreamweaver is a program used to design web pages and websites that also allows you to publish completed web pages directly to your SMCM website.

In order to publish your web pages to your site on the SMCM network, you will need to connect to a remote host using Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). This page provides instructions on how to connect to a remote host using SFTP in Dreamweaver.

Notice the Host Directory is now different and the field should be left blank.

Connecting to a Remote Host Using SFTP

1. Double-click the Adobe Dreamweaver application icon to launch the program.
2. From the menu at the top, select Site and then Manage Sites.
3. The Manage Sites window will appear.
4. Select your site from the list, and click Edit.
5. The Site Definition window will appear.
6. Click Advanced Tab.
7. In the left-hand column under Category, select Remote Info.
8. In the Remote Info. panel, check the box next to Use Secure FTP (SFTP).
   
   
9. Click the Test button to test your connection.
   
   
10. Click OK.
11. Click Done.

Getting Help

For questions, please contact the Support Center at 240-895-4357 or send an email to itsupport@smcm.edu