To configure SFTP protocol, follow these steps:
1. Install an SFTP server on your machine. You can choose from various SFTP servers like OpenSSH, WinSCP, and FileZilla.
1. Generate an SSH key pair on the client machine. This key pair consists of a private key and a public key.
1. Upload the public key to the SFTP server. This step is required for passwordless authentication.
1. Configure your firewall and network settings to allow inbound and outbound traffic for the SFTP port. Typically, the SFTP port is 22.
1. Configure access control on the SFTP server. You can configure access control by setting up user accounts and groups and defining their permissions.
1. Test the SFTP connection. You can test the connection by using an SFTP client such as FileZilla or WinSCP. Enter the SFTP server hostname, port, username, and private key. If the connection is successful, you should be able to browse and transfer files.
1. Monitor SFTP activity. You can monitor SFTP activity by reviewing log files or using monitoring tools that provide real-time visibility into SFTP transactions.
By following these steps, you can configure SFTP protocol and secure file transfer over the internet.
