The other day I created an FTP server for file sharing, I map it to a network drive and Windows warns me that FTP is not secure. I look into it and decide to upgrade to SFTP instead, then I find out windows cannot map SFTP natively. So, my question is what is the best solution to map the SFTP server to a a drive letter? I have already tried Swish and it does not map to a drive letter. Also, I created a feature request in the Windows Feedback Hub that you can upvote to hopefully have it added soon, just open the Windows Feedback Hub and search SFTP in All Categories.
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The thread discusses the challenge of mapping SFTP servers to drive letters in Windows, with the original poster seeking solutions after Windows doesn’t natively support SFTP mapping. Several third-party tools like ExpanDrive, NetDrive, win-sshfs, and WebDrive are suggested as alternatives. The overall sentiment is practical, with community members recommending various solutions and encouraging feedback to influence future Windows features.
The thread discusses the challenge of mapping SFTP servers to drive letters in Windows, with the original poster seeking solutions after Windows doesn’t natively support SFTP mapping. Several third-party tools like ExpanDrive, NetDrive, win-sshfs, and WebDrive are suggested as alternatives. The overall sentiment is practical, with community members recommending various solutions and encouraging feedback to influence future Windows features.
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I doubt Windows will add SFTP to mapped drive support anytime soon unfortunately.
There's a few third part options however:
ExpanDrive
NetDrive
win-sshfs
I don't know which is "the best", try them all and let us know
There's a few third part options however:
ExpanDrive
NetDrive
win-sshfs
I don't know which is "the best", try them all and let us know
Thanks for the reply and software to look at. I hope other people want this too and upvote my feedback so I won't need to use a third party solution.I doubt Windows will add SFTP to mapped drive support anytime soon unfortunately.
There's a few third part options however:
ExpanDrive
NetDrive
win-sshfs
I don't know which is "the best", try them all and let us know
If you are still stuck and need other 3rd party option suggestions, I can recommend WebDrive. I have used it for years and while it isn't free, I found the cost reasonable when I purchased and I have never had any issues with it.
Did you try the other options mentioned? Curious to know what you think, as I am always looking to try new things!
Did you try the other options mentioned? Curious to know what you think, as I am always looking to try new things!
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