Frequently Asked Questions

The NearlyFreeSpeech.NET FAQ (*)

Uploading (*)

What is the connection information to upload files to my web site?

How do I upload my content to my site?

Can I access my web site via ssh?

What directory do I upload my web site's files to?

What hostname should I use for SSH/SFTP?

How do I connect to the shell with ssh?

What is SFTP?

Can I configure my ssh connection to use a public key?

What are the fingerprints for the NearlyFreeSpeech.NET ssh keys?

Is FTP supported for uploads?

No. Use SFTP or SCP instead.

FTP support was deprecated in 2010. FTP ceased working unexpectedly in June 2026, and we determined that fixing it was not viable.

What if I think the name of your ssh server is too long?

I can connect to NearlyFreeSpeech.NET just fine, so why is your SFTP or ssh server unreachable or timing out?

Is automated SSH/SFTP access to the system allowed?