How to Install SFTPGo on Windows 10

Introduction

SFTPGo is a free, open-source, and secure FTP server that provides secure file transfer solutions. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install SFTPGo on Windows 10 using the command line.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation, you need to ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• A Windows 10 system with administrative access
• A stable internet connection
• A command-line interface installed on your system (Git Bash, Command Prompt, or PowerShell)

Step-by-step Installation Guide

Follow the steps below to install SFTPGo on Windows 10:

Step 1 - Download SFTPGo

The first step is to download the SFTPGo executable file from the official Github page. To do that, follow these steps:

1. Open a web browser on your system and navigate to the SFTPGo Github page at https://github.com/drakkan/sftpgo.
2. In the repository description section, click the 'Releases' link to navigate to the releases page.
3. Download the latest stable release of the SFTPGo Windows executable by clicking on the 'SFTPGo-Windows-x64.exe' file.

Step 2 - Install SFTPGo

After downloading the executable file, you can now proceed and install SFTPGo using the following steps:

1. Open a command-line interface of your choice (Git Bash, Command Prompt, or PowerShell).
2. Navigate to the directory where the SFTPGo executable file was downloaded. For instance, if the file was downloaded in the Downloads folder, then run the following command to navigate to the Downloads directory:

cd Downloads

3. Run the following command to install SFTPGo:

./SFTPGo-Windows-x64.exe /verysilent

4. The installation process will begin, and you will be guided through a series of prompts. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. You can customize the installation path and create a start menu shortcut if desired.

Step 3 - Start SFTPGo Service

After the installation is complete, you can start the SFTPGo service using the following steps:

1. Open your command-line interface.
2. Navigate to the installation directory of SFTPGo. The default installation path is 'C:\Program Files\SFTPGo'
3. Run the following command to start the SFTPGo service:

./sftpgo.exe service install
./sftpgo.exe start

4. SFTPGo is now ready to use. You can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080.

Conclusion

In conclusion, SFTPGo is an excellent FTP server that provides secure FTP solutions. Installing SFTPGo on Windows 10 can be achieved using the above simple steps. After installation, you will be able to start using SFTPGo on your Windows 10 system.

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