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Secure File Transfer at MIT

Insecure connections are not allowed on MITnet. You must transfer your files securely over the MIT network using a secure file transfer method. The secure file transfer programs supported at MIT include features like password encryption, which protects your password from being intercepted and abused by hackers on the Internet.

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Getting Started:

Get a Kerberos (Athena) Account
Required for using Kerberized file transfer programs at MIT

Passport to MITnet: MIT's Network
Step-by-step instructions for connecting to MITnet

Kerberized FTP at MIT
Overview of Kerberos-based file transfer at MIT

Transferring Files Securely:

Macintosh:

Fetch

Windows:

SecureFX Quick Start Guide

Athena/Linux/Unix:

Kerberized FTP to and from Athena

Secure Connections: Unix Systems

Special:

Dreamweaver 8: Set up Secure File Transfer

Related Links:

Fetch Softworks

VanDyke Software: SecureFX

Supported Software

Macintosh:

Fetch

Windows:

SecureFX

Athena/Linux/Unix:

scp
Secure SSH alternative to the regular UNIX rcp command

Other SSH Clients

Kerberized FTP for Athena

	Related Services
	MindTerm SSH Web-browser-based terminal client

Support Resources

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Secure File Transfer Stock Answers

Who to Contact:

Athena:
Web: Athena Consultants
Email: olc@mit.edu
Phone: 617.253.4435
or type olc at the Athena command prompt

Macintosh/Windows:
Web: Computing Help Desk
Email: computing-help@mit.edu
Phone: 617.253.1101


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