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  1. Download FileZilla for your device and install it

  2. Choose File > Site Manager

  3. Choose New site, then enter the following:

    Protocol: SFTP – SSH File Transfer Protocol
    Host: mdrive.essex.ac.uk
    Port: 22
    Logon Type: Interactive
    User: Enter your Essex username (don’t add @essex.ac.uk after it)

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  4. Go to Transfer Settings and check the box and leave maximum number of connections at 1.

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  5. Choose Connect

  6. The first time you connect you may see this message about an “Unknown host key”. This message should look like the one below:

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  7. If you are satisfied that that the fingerprint matches (see Server key fingerprints), choose Always trust this host, add this key to the cache, and then choose OK to continue.

  8. On connection, you will be asked for your University password. Enter your University password and choose OK.

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  9. If your password is correct, you will then be asked for your Microsoft verification code.

  10. On your mobile device, open the Microsoft Authenticator app and choose the University of Essex profile, then enter the 6 digit One-time password code shown on your app into the Password box.

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  11. You should now be connected. You can now drag and drop files in either direction.

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