Fetch is a Secure File Transfer (sftp) application. Because the entire session is encrypted, it is less vulnerable to third-party interception than ftp.

Fetch may be downloaded by faculty, staff and students who have paid the Comprehensive fee.

1. To connect:
   • In the Hostname field, enter ubunix.buffalo.edu.
   • Enter your UBITName in the Username field.
   • Select SFTP. Enter your password in the Password field.
   • Click Connect.
     
2. You will automatically connect to your home space.
3. If you want to enter another directory, such as your UBFS space, select Path. Navigate to the correct directory.
4. To move files from your computer to your account, click Put.
5. Select the file's location from the drop-down menu, then select the file's name from the window below. Select Put at the bottom of the window.
6. To move files from your account to your computer, select the file in the main window.
7. Click Get.

1. To create a shortcut so that you do not need to type in the information each time you want to connect:
   • Select Shortcut > New Shortcut.
   • Assign your shortcut a name in the Name field, such as UBUnix.
   • If your shortcut is to UBUnix, enter ubunix.buffalo.edu in the Hostname field.
   • Enter your UBITName in the Username field.
   • Select SFTP.
   • For security reasons it is recommended that you leave the password field blank and enter it each time you connect.
   • Enter the path you want to be in each time you connect using the shortcut, such as your home directory.
2. Click OK.
3. To use your shortcut, click on its name.