WinSCP keyboard shortcuts

WinSCP keyboard shortcuts

WinSCP is a popular, free, and open-source SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, and SCP client for Windows. The software lets users securely transfer files between a local computer and a remote server. It also supports keyboard shortcuts that can significantly speed up your workflow and lets you perform actions quickly. It becomes helpful when you are working with large numbers of files. Keyboard shortcuts can also enhance your productivity by reducing the time spent on repetitive tasks. They also provide accessibility advantages and allow users to interact with WinSCP more easily and efficiently. If you use WinSCP frequently, learning the keyboard shortcuts can make you more productive and can also enhance your overall. In this article, I am listing WinSCP keyboard shortcuts. Check all the WinSCP keyboard shortcuts and learn a few that may make you a power WinSCP user.

Also see: FileZilla Keyboard Shortcuts

WinSCP shortcut keys

File Selection Shortcuts

ActionShortcut keys
Select/deselect the fileInsert
Select Group+
Deselect group
Invert selection*
Select all filesCtrl + A
Deselect all filesCtrl + Shift + L
Restore selectionCtrl + Shift + R

File Management Shortcuts

ActionWinSCP Shortcut keys
Rename focused fileF2
Edit focused fileF4
Edit (create) a new fileShift + F4
Edit focused file in an internal editorCtrl + Alt + F4
DownloadF5

Selected Files Shortcuts

ActionShortcuts Keys
Duplicate selected filesShift + F5
Download or Upload selected files and delete originalF6
Move/rename selected filesShift + F6
Add/edit linkAlt + F6
Create new folderF7
Delete selected filesF8
Delete selected filesShift + Delete
Change properties of selected filesF9
Paste files, the open path from the clipboard, and open the session URL from the clipboardCtrl + V

Session Management Shortcuts

ActionWinSCP Shortcut keys
Close active sessionCtrl + Shift + D
Open a new sessionCtrl + N
Cycle opened sessionsCtrl + Tab
Switch to other open sessionsAlt + 1..3
ActionShortcuts Keys
Re-read panelCtrl + R
Open parent directoryBackspace
Open root directoryCtrl + \
Open home directoryCtrl + H
Go backAlt + Left Arrow key
Go forwardAlt + Right Arrow key
Open the path change menu for the left panelAlt + F1
Open the path change menu for the right panelAlt + F2
Bookmark current directoryCtrl + B
Display bookmark windowCtrl + O
Toggle tree panelCtrl + Alt + T

Service Commands Shortcuts

ActionShortcuts Keys
Toggle synchronized browsingCtrl + Alt + B
Compare files in panelsCtrl + C
Open the current session in PuTTYCtrl + P
Open Preferences dialogCtrl + Alt + P
Process queueCtrl + Shift + Q
Toggle automatical refresh of the remote directory after the operationCtrl + Alt + R
Synchronize directoriesCtrl + S
Keep remote directory up to dateCtrl + U
Open terminal windowCtrl + T
QuitF10
Find fileAlt + F7
Cancel reading of remote directoryEsc

File Panels Shortcuts

ActionShortcuts Keys
Sort files in the active panel by nameCtrl + F3
Sort files in the active panel by extensionCtrl + F4
Sort files in the active panel by modification timeCtrl + F5
Sort files in the active panel by sizeCtrl + F6
Sort files in the active panel by attributes/permissionsCtrl + F7
Sort files in the active panel by owner (remote panel only)Ctrl + F8
Sort files in the active panel by group (remote panel only)Ctrl + F9
Insert names of selected files into the command lineCtrl + Enter
Copy names of selected files to the clipboardCtrl + Shift + C
Copy names of selected files including paths to the clipboardCtrl + Alt + C
Copy the current local path to the clipboardCtrl + [
Copy the current remote path to the clipboardCtrl + ]
Toggle is hidden and system files displayingCtrl + Alt + H
Filter filesCtrl + Alt + F
Open the current directory in Windows Explorer (local panel only)Ctrl + Alt + E
Show/focus command lineCtrl + Shift + N
Focus queue view (when visible)Ctrl + Q

Also see: Best and Free FTP Clients

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