Simple Method for Remote File Transfer Using MobaXterm

# 1. What is Mobaxterm

## 1.1 Introduction to Mobaxterm

MobaXterm is a powerful remote computing tool that integrates various network tools to help users easily perform remote computing operations on the Windows system. The table below lists some of Mobaxterm's main features:

| Feature | Description |
|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| X server | Supports X server functionality, allowing remote graphical applications to be run on the Windows system |
| Multi-tab Terminal | Supports the multi-tab terminal feature, enabling the management of multiple terminal sessions in one window |
| Integrated Network Tools | Integrates common network tools such as SSH, FTP, RDP, etc., facilitating remote management operations |
| Convenient File Transfer | Supports multiple file transfer protocols, allowing users to easily transfer files between local and remote servers |
| User-friendly Interface | A clean and intuitive interface, easy to use, suitable for users of all skill levels |

## 1.2 Overview of Mobaxterm Features

Mobaxterm offers a wealth of features, including but not limited to:
- SSH client and server
- X server functionality
- Remote Desktop (RDP, VNC)
- Column-based file manager
- Server monitoring
- Integrated network tools (such as Ping, TraceRoute)
- Session management
- Editor
- Batch and scripting support

With these features, Mobaxterm has become a powerful remote computing tool, making various remote management operations convenient for users on the Windows system.

# 2. Installing Mobaxterm

### 2.1 Downloading Mobaxterm

To install Mobaxterm, you first need to download the installer. You can download the installer for your operating system from the official website [Mobaxterm Official Website](***

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# Unzip the downloaded installation package
unzip MobaXterm_installer_version.zip

# Enter the directory after unzipping
cd MobaXterm_installer_version

# Run the installer
sudo ./install.sh

Once the installation is complete, you can start configuring Mobaxterm and use it to connect to remote servers.

# 3. Configuring Mobaxterm

In this chapter, we will详细介绍 how to configure Mobaxterm, including how to add remote servers and set up file transfer protocols.

### 3.1 Adding a Remote Server

Usually, we need to add remote servers to Mobaxterm for remote management. Here are the steps to add a remote server:

1. Open the Mobaxterm software.
2. Click on "Sessions" at the top of the interface.
3. In the pop-up menu, select "SSH".
4. Enter the IP address of the remote server in "Remote host".
5. Enter the username in "Specify username".
6. Click "OK" to complete the addition.

### 3.2 Setting Up File Transfer Protocols

In addition to remote management, Mobaxterm also supports file transfer functionality. Here are the steps to set up a file transfer protocol:

1. Open the Mobaxterm software.
2. Click on "Tools" at the top of the interface.
3. In the drop-down menu, select "SFTP Browser".
4. In the pop-up window, enter the address, username, and password of the remote server.
5. Click the connect button to connect.
6. Now you can transfer files between local and remote servers using the SFTP protocol.

#### Sample Code

Here is an example Python code for SSH connection:

import paramiko

# Create an SSH client
client = paramiko.SSHClient()
client.set_missing_host_key_policy(paramiko.AutoAddPolicy())
client.connect('remote_host', usern