How to transfer files to remote server from windows 7

With command prompt it is also possible to transfer files to remote server from windows 7. See How to transfer files to remote server using command promp.

But There is also another easy way in windows 7. Graphically you can transfer files. You just need to configure it only for one one time. So it is also time saving. Here is the step for configuring windows 7.

Open My Computer and in open space right click and select Add  a network location.

add a network location

Welcome message will be shown. Click on Next.

Welcome Message

Choose a custom network location

Then you will be prompt to provide your server address. Provide your correct server address followed by ftp.

add your server address

Now provide a user name and unchecked the Log on anonymously check box

username

Provide a name of the future shortcut icon

Name of the shortcut

The connection is set now and you can easily transfer files form now on. just drag and drop the file and it will be transferred.

You will also see a shortcut created on the My Computer page. Whenever you want to transfer file just double click it. But before it ensure your net connection. And you will connected to your desired server.