Creating a session

You can create an FTP or SFTP session for later use.

1. On the File menu, click New. RESULT: The New Session dialog box appears.
   
    
   
   
2. In the Name box, enter a session name.
3. In the Host box, enter the hostname or IP address of the server.
4. In the Protocol list, select an appropriate protocol.
5. In the Port Number box, type or select the port number used by the remote server.

6. In the User Name box, enter an account name of the remote server.
   

   Note

   If the User Name box is left empty, a dialog box asking a user name will appear when you attempt to connect the session.

7. Click OK. 
   RESULT: A new session has been created and you are ready to connect to the remote host now.