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# Connecting via WinSCP

This page will walk you through connecting to your new server using the popular free software program WinSCP. I have a script for you to download on step 11 "[Managing your web site](/aws/ubuntu-based-images/other-engines/commandbox-+-nginx/managing-your-web-site.md)" page. 

### WinSCP let's get going

* Run WinSCP
* In the Login dialog, click on the “New Session” button
* Then click the "Advanced..." button

![Connect via WinSCP](/files/-MZ_T42cJQf7HvRJz1k1)

* From this dialog select the SSH Authentication browse button to the right of the input box.

![SSU Authentication](/files/-MZ_UKVRbez5l7_eaolf)

* You will be given a file explorer box. Then select your pem file that you downloaded when you created your ec2. The prompt with look like this click ok.

![Convert PEM file to a PPK file](/files/-MZ_VpTgMR0xl8F7a_hL)

* Click the ok button

![Final Connection Step](/files/-MZ_X2HWhTFRiSDo7Nwz)

* You have connected

![](/files/-MZ_Xh5frJ_lGW2yzWpe)


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