We recommend using FileZilla FTP client to perform file transfers between Data2Bio servers and your local computer.
If your computer does not have the FileZilla FTP client installed already, please use the link below to download and install
the client.
Note that only the FileZilla FTP client is needed for the transfers. All additional "options" provided by the FileZilla installer
during installation can be omitted (decline installation). Once the application is installed on your computer, please follow the basic
steps below for transferring files
Step 1
Launch the FileZilla client on our computer (Typically located under
Applications ➔ FileZilla)
Step 2
Once the FileZilla application is open, click on File ➔ Site Manager... from the menu bar to open the
site manager window
Click on New Site button (located on the lower-left of the left panel) and enter ftp.data2bio.com as the new site's name
Step 3
In the panel located on the right of the site manager window, enter the following:
Select FTP - File Transfer Protocol under Protocol
Enter ftp.data2bio.com under Host
Enter 21 under Port
Select Use explicit FTP over TSL if available under Encryption
Select Normal under Logon Type
Enter the provided login credentials under User and Password fields
Step 4
Select Transfer Settings tab
Check Limit number of simultaneous connections
Enter 1 under Maximum number of connections
Click on Connect to save and to establish the connection
Step 5
Once connected, use the left panel to navigate to the desired folder on your local computer.
To download files from Data2Bio to your local computer, drag files from right to left panels
To upload files from your local computer to Data2Bio, drag files from left to right panels
A more in-depth and detailed instructions about FileZilla client usage can be found by following the link below: