Two panes, your choice
Work local to remote, remote to local, between two folders on your PC or across two separate SFTP servers. Each pane keeps its own connection, path and history.
THIS PCC:\Work⇄SFTP/var/www
SFTP file transfer for Windows
A dual-pane SFTP client for Windows.
FlashSFTP keeps things simple: browse files on your PC and server side by side, manage uploads and downloads, and edit remote files without burying the basics.
NameSizeModified
Parent Directory
assetsToday, 18:42
index.html14 KBToday, 18:41
app.js38 KBToday, 18:35
styles.css26 KBToday, 18:36
3 files, 1 folderLocal
NameSizeModified
Parent Directory
assetsToday, 18:30
index.html12 KBYesterday
app.js36 KBYesterday
styles.css24 KBYesterday
Secure connectionSFTP
TRANSFER QUEUE 1 active
app.jsUploading to /var/www/example.com
72%2.4 MB/s · 2 sec
ACTIVITY
INFOUpload started
OKConnected securely
Queue running · 1 of 1 72% 2.4 MB/s 2 sec remaining
SFTP over SSH
Windows 10 and 11
No app telemetry
Local and remote panes
Built for the job
Move, manage and edit remote files without the busywork.
FlashSFTP works like a familiar two-pane file manager, with the SFTP tools you need close at hand and the rest kept out of the way.
A queue you can read
See progress, speed and estimated time at a glance. Pause the queue, retry failed items and clear completed work when you are ready.
72% · 2.4 MB/s · 2 sec
Edit with your own tools
Open a remote file in your chosen editor. Save your change and FlashSFTP safely sends the updated file back to the server.
Your sites, ready to reconnect
Use Site Manager, Quick Connect or your recent-server history to pick up where you left off. Windows Credential Manager protects saved passwords.
File actions where you expect them
Rename, delete, create folders, copy paths, change remote permissions and open file locations from straightforward context menus.
A clear view of each transfer
Colour-coded activity, live queue totals and concise status details keep the useful information visible without filling the screen with noise.
How it works
Connect, transfer and get on with it.
From your first connection to the final upload, the everyday path stays short.
Connect
Choose a saved site or enter an SFTP server address. Host-key verification helps you confirm that it is the server you expect.
Transfer
Drag, double-click or use a context menu. Files and folders join a queue you can pause, resume or retry.
Edit
Open a server file locally, make your change and save. FlashSFTP uploads the updated copy safely.
Local by default
Your credentials stay on your PC.
SFTP runs over SSH, so files and sign-in details are encrypted in transit. Saved secrets are protected by Windows, while FlashSFTP keeps analytics, advertising and behavioural telemetry out of the desktop app.
- Windows Credential Manager for saved passwords and key passphrases
- Persistent host-key checks with a clear warning if a server fingerprint changes
- Local configuration stored in your Windows profile, never sent to FlashSFTP
- Atomic remote edits uploaded to a temporary name before replacing the destination
Need the connection details? See supported servers and sign-in methods.
The useful details
FlashSFTP questions, answered.
Which servers can FlashSFTP connect to?
FlashSFTP connects to servers that provide the SFTP subsystem over SSH. That includes most Linux and Unix hosts, many NAS devices, managed hosting platforms and Windows servers running OpenSSH.
Does FlashSFTP support FTP or FTPS?
No. FlashSFTP is built specifically for SFTP over SSH. SFTP, FTP and FTPS are different protocols, so you will need another client for FTP, FTPS or legacy FXP connections.
Will it work with every SSH server?
It is designed for standards-compliant SFTP servers and supports password, private-key and keyboard-interactive authentication. Compatibility can still depend on the algorithms and security policy enabled by a particular server, so unusual or heavily restricted configurations may need testing.
Can I use two different SFTP servers at once?
Yes. Each pane is independent. You can use one local and one remote pane, two local panes, or two SFTP panes connected to different servers.
How does remote file editing work?
FlashSFTP downloads the file into a recoverable workspace and opens your chosen editor. Saving the file triggers a safe upload back to the server. The upload uses a temporary remote name before replacing the destination, reducing the chance of leaving a partially written file.
Where are passwords and settings stored?
Passwords and private-key passphrases are protected by Windows Credential Manager. Non-secret settings, recent sites and recoverable edit workspaces stay in your Windows profile under %APPDATA%\FlashSftp.
What does the transfer queue support?
You can queue uploads, downloads and recursive folders; pause or resume processing; cancel work; retry failures; and see live progress, transfer speed and estimated time. Successful items clear automatically while failed items remain visible for action.
What are the Windows requirements?
The current preview targets 64-bit Windows 10 and Windows 11 and requires the Microsoft .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64). The installer checks for it and opens Microsoft’s official download page if required.
Why might Windows SmartScreen show a warning?
The preview build is not yet digitally code-signed. Windows may therefore ask you to confirm the first launch. Download only from flashsftp.com and compare the package’s SHA-256 checksum with the value published below.
Does FlashSFTP collect usage data?
No. The desktop app contains no analytics, advertising or behavioural telemetry. Connections are made directly between your computer and the servers you choose.
Release history
Important updates, all in one place.
New releases will appear here with the changes that matter, the release date and anything you should know before updating.
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Latest · Public preview
FlashSFTP 0.1.0
The first public preview, with the core dual-pane workflow, queued transfers, remote editing and protected connection details.
File workflow
- Independent local or SFTP mode in either pane
- Queued uploads, downloads, copies and recursive folder transfers
- Live progress, speed and estimated time, with pause, retry and cancel controls
- Remote editing with recoverable workspaces and atomic replacement
Connections and safety
- Site Manager, Quick Connect, recent servers and per-pane reconnect
- Password, private-key and keyboard-interactive SSH authentication
- Windows Credential Manager and persistent host-key checks
- Restored layout, paths, pane modes and unfinished queue
Preview note: This release is unsigned, so Windows SmartScreen may ask you to confirm the first launch. Keep backups of important data.
Public preview
Try FlashSFTP on Windows.
Download the Windows x64 ZIP, extract it and run FlashSFTP directly. If you want Start Menu and Desktop shortcuts, the included PowerShell installer can set those up for you.
Download the Windows x64 ZIP
v0.1.0Windows x64 · compact ZIP
Check the Windows and .NET requirements
PUBLIC PREVIEWv0.1.0
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What’s in the ZIP
- FlashSFTP application
- Per-user installer and uninstaller
- Release notes and security guidance
- SHA-256 integrity checksum
SHA-256
Open the SHA-256 checksum file
Published with download
FlashSFTP is currently an unsigned public preview. Keep backups of important data and verify changes made on production servers. Read the preview and SmartScreen notes.