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How to transfer a file from Windows or Linux to EC2 or Lightsail instance using FileZilla

Before we jump into this article you need to create an EC2 or lightsail instance. If you haven’t created one yet, create one by following this blog( Aws EC2 or Lightsail)

What is FileZilla?

FileZilla is a free and open-source, cross-platform FTP application, consisting of FileZilla Client and FileZilla Server. Clients are available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, servers are available for Windows only. Both server and client support FTP and FTPS, while the client can in addition connect to SFTP servers.
source: Wikipedia

Transfer files from your local machine to server in 5 simple steps using FileZilla

Step 1: Download FileZilla.
i. Windows -> FileZilla
ii. Linux -> In terminal enter sudo apt install filezilla

Step 2: Open FileZilla and click on site manager in the top right corner

FileZilla

Step 3: Click on the New Site button and choose SFTP as protocol. In the Host enter IP-address and in port enter 22

Step 4: Select Logon Type as Key File. Enter username (ubuntu) and in key file select downloaded .pem file. Click on Connect button. If the server is connected you will see connected to your ip address message

Step 5 : Now copy the file that you want to transfer into server

That’s it you have successfully transferred zip file into EC2 or Lightsail instance 🥳

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