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→INVESTIGATION 2: FILE TRANSFER (SECURE FTP)
# Issue the following command to move to the '''parent''' directory: <span style="color:blue;font-family:courier;font-weight:bold;">cd ..</span><br><br>
# If your OS is MS Windows issue the <span style="color:blue;font-family:courier;font-weight:bold;">dir</span> Windows command to view the contents of that parent directory that you changed to<br>(otherwise, issue the <b>ls</b> command for other operating systems).<br><br>
# Issue the following command to start an '''sftp ''' session (note: yoursenecaid is YOUR Seneca ID):<br><span style="color:blue;font-weight:bold;font-family:courier;">sftp yoursenecaid@matrix.senecacollege.ca</span><br><br>'''NOTE:''' You may be required to enter '''yes''' to have the public key shared.<br><br>[[Image:sftp-commands.png|thumb|right|350px|Common '''sftp''' commands to manage the transfer<br>of files between computers.]]
# You should be in the '''sftp command prompt''' where you are expected to issue '''sftp commands'''. Please take a moment to common ''sftp commands'' on the right-side table.<br><br>
# Issue the following ''sftp command'': <span style="color:blue;font-weight:bold;font-family:courier;">pwd</span><br><br>What is the pathname? Which server does this represent: local or remote?<br><br>
