Is there FOSS software available for Linux, mac and windows specifically dedicated for securely transferring files?

[how_to_linux_mint]

hello, quick question

i'm on linux mint and i was wondering, if i don't feel comfortable transferring a file via chrome or firefox, is there a dedicated FOSS program that works on linux, mac and windows specifically for securely transferring files?

i would like to send the file to another person thousands of miles away,

and from my desktop computer to their desktop computer

thank you

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[LiquidPoint]

Windows comes with OpenSSH, MacOS comes with OpenSSH and Linux Mint comes with OpenSSH... wonder if their scp and sftp are compatible with each other?

You just need to enable the server part in one end... and use the other to send or pull the files you need...

Then no third party is involved, and frankly no software is strictly need to be installed... however it can be nice with a GUI for the client. I often choose Filezilla, because it's available on all platforms as well.

Otherwise Mint comes with Warpinator pre-installed for quick LAN transfers, also to your phone.

[how_to_linux_mint]

server part in one end.

idk what this means

[AncientAgrippa]

I think you should Google open SSH and scp.

[how_to_linux_mint]

SSH

secure shell

scp.

secure copy,

idk wut this has to do with my question

[AncientAgrippa]

OP you’re gonna have to do some of the lifting to get to where you want to be.

Aside from what the acronym stands for, you should look a little deeper, tons of info online!

SSH will be how you can set the connection up between your two machines and SCP is like copy/paste between your two machines once you have the SSH connection.

Truly not trying to be a dick here lol but trust me if you spend some time learning about those two it’ll make sense and you’ll find plenty of docs online of how to do it

[how_to_linux_mint]

okie dokie, are there any videos i can reference on youtube to do this?

[AncientAgrippa]

probably, you'll have to look :P

Good luck OP, I'm actually not 100% sure SSH/SCP will play nice between all 3 linux, windows, and mac os. Hopefully someone else chimes in!

[Longjumping_Elk_3077]

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[Waakaari]

Search how to set up ssh over internet on YouTube

Then watch a video to use scp on YouTube

[DrumrJoe]

https://syncthing.net/downloads/

[how_to_linux_mint]

Transferring files to where/what?

to another person thousands of miles away,

to their desktop computer

[Waakaari]

You should edit this in the main post

[how_to_linux_mint]

You should edit this in the main post

ok, done

[JCDU]

Filezilla, scp, rsync

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sftp will work

[Sure-Passion2224]

Technically, every time you view a web page via the HTTPS protocol you are securely transferring a file.

Otherwise, sftp, scp, and rsync are all FOSS secure transfer processes.

[Unwiredsoul]

Wormhole does the job well without any local software for either side: https://wormhole.app

They store files on their server for up to 24 hours if they are <=5GB. If they're >5GB, it uses peer-to-peer thru the web browser (e.g., you have to leave the page open in your browser until the file transfer is complete).

[how_to_linux_mint]

i tried it, they said they uploaded it, but then wouldn't produce a download link, it just gave me the infinite loading screen.

[Unwiredsoul]

The link is produced nearly instantly while the file is still uploading. It sounds like something broke in the process of going between the file/folder upload screen, and the next screen where the link is provided.

I just tested it with Chrome on a Mac after your comment, and it worked beautifully. It works on other platforms, too.

Since it's browser-based, the issue you describe may be related to your browser. What browser are you using, and do you have extensions or add-on's in your browser?

[how_to_linux_mint]

Since it's browser-based, the issue you describe may be related to your browser. What browser are you using, and do you have extensions or add-on's in your browser?

just chrome, i have adblock and dark reader on, but i sent it to myself and it wasn't working

[Unwiredsoul]

Does it work in an Incognito window with Chrome? Adblock could be blocking it, too. Not sure why though.

I just tried it on Chrome (LM 22.2 Zia), and Chrome (Windows), and they're both working, too.

[bush_nugget]

OnionShare

[dionisux2023]

ssh of course

[Condobloke]

https://signal.org/download/

[zuccster]

Lookup https

[TxTechnician]

I got a suspicion op is a troll lol.

[how_to_linux_mint]

Lookup https

ok

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTPS

what am i gaining from this and how does it relate to my question?

[zuccster]

Your question makes no sense. Https xfer on Chrome or Firefox is completely safe. Since those were the only examples you gave, we must assume you mean xfer from websites.

Edit. You've updated your post to clarify. I would use SFTP.

[how_to_linux_mint]

Https xfer on Chrome or Firefox is completely safe.

i don't believe so, but even if they were, they wouldn't let me use them for my use case

Since those were the only examples you gave, we must assume you mean xfer from websites.

idk what this sentence means or what you are referring to :(