This tutorial assumes you already have WinSCP running on your computer and are connected to a remote server.

The first thing we’re going to do is create a new folder (or directory) on the remote server.

Now let’s learn how to Manage Files and Folders in WinSCP.

1. Click Create Directory.

2. Type the Name of the new folder here, then click OK.

Managing Files - WinSCP - Create Folder

That’s all there is to it. Now let’s rename this new folder…

3. Select the folder to be Renamed.

4. Click Rename.

5. Type the New Name of the folder here.

Managing Files - WinSCP - Rename Folder

6. To Delete a folder (or file). Select Folder, then click Delete.

Managing Files - WinSCP - Delete Folder

The folder we just created has been deleted.

7. Now let’s learn how to change the Permissions of a file. Select changelog.txt.

Managing Files - WinSCP - Changelog

8. Click properties.

9. To change the file permissions, simply enter the new permissions value here by checking off the appropriate boxes below.

Managing Files - WinSCP - Changelog Properties

10. Click OK.

That’s it! Permissions for the file changelog.txt have been successfully changed.

Managing Files - WinSCP - Permissions Changed

This is the end of the tutorial. Now you know how to manage your files and folders in WinSCP, including creating new folders, renaming them, deleting them, and changing file permissions.