(ENG) WinSCP Installation

Created by Manos Syntychakis, Modified on Fri, 18 Oct, 2024 at 11:29 AM by Manos Syntychakis

Step 1: Download WinSCP

  1. Visit the WinSCP website:

  2. Download the installer:

    • On the homepage, select the Download option.
    • Click on the button Download WinSCP to get the latest installer.

Step 2: Start the Installation

  1. Open the installation file:

    • After the download is complete, go to the folder where the file was saved (usually the Downloads folder) and double-click on the file WinSCP-setup.exe.
  2. Confirm the launch:

    • If prompted by the Windows User Account Control (UAC), click Yes to confirm that you want to run the program.

Step 3: Installation Settings

  1. Select Language:

    • At the start of the installation wizard, you will be prompted to choose a language. Select your preferred language (e.g., English) and click OK.
  2. Proceed with the installation:

    • Click Next to move to the next screen.
  3. Accept the License Agreement:

    • Read the license agreement and select the box I accept the agreement. Then click Next.
  4. Choose Installation Folder:

    • Choose the folder where you want to install WinSCP (or leave the default) and click Next.
  5. Select Installation Components:

    • Choose the components you want to install (e.g., Desktop Icon, Additional Components) and click Next.
  6. Confirm and Start Installation:

    • Review your settings and click Install to start the installation process.

Step 4: Complete the Installation

  1. Finish the Installation:
    • Once the installation is complete, click Finish to close the setup wizard. You may choose to launch WinSCP immediately.

Step 5: Launch WinSCP

  1. Open WinSCP:
    • If it didn't open automatically, you can find the WinSCP icon on your desktop or in the Start menu and launch it from there.

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