Rackspace Cloud Files: Upload Files Using Secure FTP (SFTP) Client [ sftp-cloudfs ]

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Rackspace Cloud Files supports uploading files using SFTP (Secure FTP) through a tool called sftp-cloudfs. Here are the steps to upload files to Rackspace Cloud Files using SFTP:

  1. Install the sftp-cloudfs tool. You can download the tool from GitHub and install it following the instructions provided.
  2. Configure the SFTP client with your Rackspace Cloud Files account details. You will need your Rackspace username and API key. (lakeforestgc.com)
  3. Connect to the SFTP server using the sftp command and the hostname sftp.clouddrive.com. For example:
sftp yourusername@sftp.clouddrive.com
  1. Once connected, you can upload files using the put command. For example:
put /path/to/local/file /remote/file/path
  1. When you are done uploading, use the exit command to disconnect from the SFTP server.

Note: The sftp-cloudfs tool is not officially supported by Rackspace, so it is recommended to use the tool at your own risk. If you encounter any issues or need support, you should refer to the sftp-cloudfs documentation and community resources.

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