FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. This protocol is a method for transferring files from one computer to another over the internet. Web development software such as Dreamweaver include built in FTP capabilities.

SFTP is a separate protocol from FTP that enables you to fully encrypt all file transfers and prevent unauthorized access to your data, files, user names, and passwords. Secure FTP is currently enabled on the servers aux.stedwards.edu and edshare.stedwards.edu. In the near future, all transactions to these servers will need to be conducted via SFTP.

Dreamweaver MX 2004 for both Windows and Mac OS X have built in support for SFTP.

Setting up Dreamweaver MX 2004 and Dreamweaver 8 for SFTP

1. In Dreamweaver, click on the Site menu and select Manage Sites.
2. Select your site from the list and click on Edit.
3. Click on the Advanced tab.
4. Click on Remote Info under Category.
5. Click in the box to the left of Use Secure FTP.
   

6. Click on Ok to save your changes.