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WinSCP is a popular Windows client for FTP, SFTP, and SCP, often used for secure file transfers. You can increase the privacy of your WinSCP sessions by using the Anyone.io network as a free proxy. With a proxy configured, WinSCP will route its connection to your FTP/SFTP server through the Anyone.io network, which masks your IP address and encrypts the traffic through multiple hops. This approach can help you circumvent network restrictions and add anonymity when connecting to remote servers. WinSCP’s interface provides an easy way to set a SOCKS5 proxy for all your file transfer sessions. Below are the steps to configure WinSCP with the Anyone.io proxy.
Launch WinSCP. The login dialog will appear (where you normally enter host, username, etc.). Before connecting, click on Advanced… to open the advanced site settings for your connection (you can also set a proxy globally in WinSCP via preferences, but per site is typical).
In the Advanced Site Settings, find and select Proxy on the left side menu. This is where you can specify how WinSCP connects through proxies or firewalls.
In the Proxy settings, set Proxy type to SOCKS5 using the dropdown menu. This indicates you intend to use a SOCKS5 proxy server for the connection.
Fill in the proxy server information. In the Proxy host name field, enter the Anyone.io proxy address (e.g., 127.0.0.1 if your local machine is running the Anyone.io client, or another IP if using a separate relay device). For the Port number, enter 9050. Leave the User name and Password fields empty (unless your proxy specifically had credentials, which the free Anyone.io proxy does not). Ensure “Apply proxy to all protocols” is checked if you want it to cover FTP, SFTP, etc., or choose as appropriate for your use case.
Click OK to close the advanced settings, then save your site settings if needed. Now connect to your FTP/SFTP server as usual by clicking Login. WinSCP will establish the connection through the Anyone.io SOCKS5 proxy you configured. You can then browse, upload, or download files normally, with the traffic being relayed via the proxy.
Setting up a proxy for WinSCP provides enhanced security and privacy for your file transfers. By using Anyone.io’s network, your identity (IP address) is hidden from the servers you access, which can be important when transferring sensitive information or connecting to servers in restrictive environments. The multi-hop encryption of the Anyone.io network ensures that even if someone were to intercept your traffic, they would not easily decipher it or trace it back to you. Additionally, if you are behind a corporate or campus firewall that blocks direct FTP/SFTP, using a SOCKS5 proxy might allow you to connect because the traffic is funneled in a way that can bypass those restrictions. With WinSCP through Anyone.io, you maintain the strong encryption of protocols like SFTP and add an extra layer from the proxy network. All of this comes at no extra cost and with minimal configuration. It’s a smart way to bolster the privacy of your file management tasks while continuing to use the familiar WinSCP interface.
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