WinSCP

WinSCP is an open source free SFTP client, FTP client, WebDAV client, S3 client and SCP client for Windows. Its main function is file transfer between a local and a remote computer. Beyond this, WinSCP offers scripting and basic file manager functionality. Copy file between a local computer and remote servers using FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP, WebDAV or S3 file transfer protocols.

A preconfigured version of WinSCP is provided at U-M for access to popular resources like Great Lakes, ITS Login Service, and Lighthouse. It is a replacement for the mFile service. See Direct Download below.

How to Get or Use This Software

Direct Download

Download this software directly.
Platforms:
  • Windows
Cost: No Cost
Available to:
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Regular Staff
  • Retirees
  • Students
  • Temporary Staff
Campuses:
  • Ann Arbor
  • Dearborn
  • Flint
Permitted Use:
  • Commercial Research
  • Noncommercial Research
  • Instruction
  • Administration

Campus Computing Sites

Use this software at a campus computer lab.
Platforms:
  • Windows
Cost: No Cost
Available to:
  • Students
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Regular Staff
  • Temporary Staff
  • Retirees
Campuses:
  • Ann Arbor
  • Dearborn
  • Flint
Permitted Use:
  • Instruction
  • Noncommercial Research
  • Commercial Research
  • Administration

Virtual Sites

Access this software remotely on a Virtual Sites Windows desktop.

Version: 5.19

Platforms:
  • MacOS
  • Windows
Cost: No Cost
Available to:
  • Faculty
  • Regular Staff
  • Students
Campuses:
  • Ann Arbor
  • Dearborn
  • Flint
Permitted Use:
  • Commercial Research
  • Noncommercial Research
  • Instruction
  • Administration

License Information

Terms & Conditions

WinSCP is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and comes with few restrictions typically seen at the university. All use cases (e.g., commercial research) and roles (e.g., alumni) are allowed to use the software. The program is free software and can be redistributed and/or modified.

Full Terms & Conditions

Your Responsibilities

It is your responsibility to protect university resources and data by ensuring that you use software in compliance with relevant university policies and standards, store and process all sensitive data within approved systems, and ensure equitable access to information technology for users with disabilities.

Individuals at U-M are ultimately responsible for any infringing software on their computers or devices or for violating the terms and conditions of software licenses. Individuals are responsible for reviewing the SPG on Software Procurement and Licensing Compliance.