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| − | Upon creating a temporary FTP site, an email will be sent to the user with the link to the ftp site. It will also contain a username and password for accessing the FTP site. This information can also be found on the [[CAEDM Account Manager]] under the Temporary FTP tab. To add files to FTP sites, use a FTP program and login using the temporary username and password. See [[this article]] for more information on using FTP. | + | Upon creating a temporary FTP site, an email will be sent to the user with the link to the ftp site. It will also contain a username and password for accessing the FTP site. This information can also be found on the [[CAEDM Account Manager]] under the Temporary FTP tab. To add files to FTP sites, use a FTP program and login using the temporary username and password. See [[this article]] for more information on using FTP in general. |
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FTP does not encrypt usernames or passwords which makes hacking FTP site relatively easy. Do not put any personal or sensitive information on a temporary FTP site. | FTP does not encrypt usernames or passwords which makes hacking FTP site relatively easy. Do not put any personal or sensitive information on a temporary FTP site. | ||
Revision as of 18:13, 7 March 2012
Each CAEDM account is allowed a temporary FTP site to share files with other people ouside the college or university. FTP sites are available for 7 days with a possible extension for an additional 3 days. Temporary FTP sites are issued a temporary username and password. Temporary usernames and passwords may be given to anyone. There is a limit of one temporary FTP site at a time.
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Managing a Temporary FTP
The CAEDM Account Manager is used to manage temporary FTP sites. It contains the username, password and link to access your FTP site as well as creating, extending and deleting FTP sites.
Creating a Temporary FTP
To Create a Temporary FTP:
- Login to the CAEDM Account Manager
- Click the link called "Temporary FTP" on the left hand side.
- Click the button named "Create new FTP Site". (Note: It may take up to 5 mins for your FTP to be enabled)
- You will see that your site has been created but the username and password have not yet been assigned. Refreshing the page will show your FTP username and password.
Extensions
If the seven day life span is not sufficient, each Temporary FTP site has the option to extend for an additional three days.
To Extend a Temporary FTP:
- Login to the CAEDM Account Manager
- Click the link called "Temporary FTP" on the left hand side.
- Click the "Extend" button next to the temporary FTP site.
Deleting
To Delete an FTP site:
- Login to the CAEDM Account Manager
- Click the link called "Temporary FTP" on the left hand side.
- Click the "Delete" button next to the temporary FTP site.
Accessing FTP Sites
Upon creating a temporary FTP site, an email will be sent to the user with the link to the ftp site. It will also contain a username and password for accessing the FTP site. This information can also be found on the CAEDM Account Manager under the Temporary FTP tab. To add files to FTP sites, use a FTP program and login using the temporary username and password. See this article for more information on using FTP in general.
Security
FTP does not encrypt usernames or passwords which makes hacking FTP site relatively easy. Do not put any personal or sensitive information on a temporary FTP site.
