CuteFTP Professional User s Guide 

Note: 

Not all servers support or allow the PROT C (Clear Data Channel) 

command argument sequence. 

T

O ENCRYPT THE DATA TRANSFER AND NOT THE COMMAND CONNECTION

Using a Clear Command Channel you can keep your data transfers encrypted, and still avoid 

firewall issues. 

1.  Select on the site in the Site Manager.  

2.  From the menu, select File > Properties. The Site Properties dialog box appears. 

3. Select 

the 

Type tab. 

4. Select 

the 

Clear Command Channel check box. 

5. Select 

OK or Connect. 

Note: 

Not all servers support or allow the CCC (Clear Command Channel) 

command argument. 

T

O CONFIGURE OTHER 

SSL 

SETTINGS

1.  From the menu, select Tools > Global Options. 

2. Expand 

Security. 

3. Select 

SSL Security. 

Creating your own SSL certificates 

With CuteFTP you can create and sign digital certificates. SSL servers use certificates to 

determine whether or not they will allow you to connect. 

T

O CREATE AN 

SSL 

CERTIFICATE

1.  From the menu, select Tools > Global Options. 

2. Select 

Security > SSL Security. 

3. Select 

Create Certificate.  

4. Enter 

the 

Certificate Set Name   This is the name of the certificate generated by 

the Certificate Wizard.  

5. Enter 

the 

Output Location   Select the folder to save the certificate in.  

6. Choose 

a 

bit length for the certificate private key. CuteFTP supports keys up to 

4,096 bits. 

7. Choose 

an 

Expiration date   This defines how long the certificate remains valid.  

8.  Enter and confirm the Pass Phrase   The Pass Phrase can be any combination of 

characters or spaces. It is used to encrypt the private key. Do not lose the pass 

phrase. The certificate is useless without it.  

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