Shared network folder (SFTP)

Shared network folder (SFTP)

Access a SFTP server directly from the Files app.

What is Shared network folder (SFTP)?
'Shared network folder (SFTP)' is a Chrome extension that provides users with the ability to mount their remote file systems to their Chrome OS via SSH2 protocol (like sshfs). Notably, this extension supports ARM architecture but does not support the copying operation. It stores each used credential for the SFTP server login into local storage, offering both convenience and efficiency.
Stats
Users: 20,000+
Version: 1.8.2 (Last updated: 2019-03-02)
Creation date: 2019-03-02
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • fileSystemProvider
  • storage
  • notifications
  • {"socket":["resolve-host","tcp-connect:*:*"]}
Size: 17.70M
URLs: Website
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This software provides you an ability to mount your remote file system to your Chrome OS via SFTP protocol (like sshfs).

Notes:

  • Works on only ChromeOS (Can work on ARM-based Chromebook since 1.7.6).
  • Copying operation not supported.
  • Only SSH2 protocol supported. FTP and SSH1 protocols not supported.
  • Each credential to log in to SFTP server stores into the local storage.

Change history: March 1th, 2019: 1.8.2

  • Improved stability when copying files February 25th, 2019: 1.8.1
  • Improved reconnect ability May 13th, 2018: 1.8.0
  • Improved design to provide native look-and-feel
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Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Mounts folders persistently
  • Allows easy file copy from SFTP server to Chromebook
Cons
  • Connection timeouts
  • Doesn't support modern key exchange methods
  • Issues with connecting to certain servers
Most mentioned
  • Connectivity issues
  • Connection timeouts
  • Difficulty with large file transfers
  • Inability to delete folders
Recent reviews
by Chromebook RelRed Chromebook RelRed, 2024-03-26

can the "finishing ssh2 session failed" problem be solved? that would make the application perfect! can't understand where the problem is coming from and how I can solve it. please help!
by Kodjovi D. Mlaga Kodjovi D. Mlaga, 2022-03-19

Doesn't Work. Using ChromeOS on a HP 14a 0022od chromebook. Refuses to connect. Tried my HTTP server AND FTP server. Neither worked. Tried those same servers in my web browser and connects immediately.
by Max Knutson Max Knutson, 2021-11-24
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Safety
Risk impact

Shared network folder (SFTP) is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Shared network folder (SFTP) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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