> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs-freessh.vercel.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# SFTP File Transfers

> Browse, transfer, and edit files between local and remote systems.

FreeSH includes SFTP for day-to-day file operations without leaving your terminal workflow.

## Core Capabilities

* Browse local and remote directories
* Upload/download files and folders
* Bulk operations
* Remote-to-remote transfers
* In-app preview/edit for text files

## Open SFTP

From an active remote session:

1. Open the tab context menu
2. Click **Open in SFTP**

You can also open SFTP from app navigation and select a connection.

## Typical Workflow

1. Keep source path open in one pane
2. Keep destination path open in the other pane
3. Drag and drop files/folders
4. Monitor progress and errors

## File Operations

* Create folder
* Rename
* Delete
* Change permissions
* Transfer with progress and cancellation

## File Preview and Edit

Text files can be previewed and edited directly in FreeSH.

Use this for quick edits like:

* config updates
* script tweaks
* log inspection

## Related Guides

* [SFTP Workflows](/sftp/workflows)

## Troubleshooting

See [SFTP Troubleshooting](/troubleshooting/sftp-overview-troubleshooting).