Shared network folder (SFTP)

Access a SFTP server directly from the Files app.

Shared Network Folder (SFTP) - Chrome Extension for Remote File Access

'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.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 2.86
(373)
Version: 1.8.2 (Last updated: 2019-03-02)
Creation date: 2019-03-02
Permissions:
  • fileSystemProvider
  • storage
  • notifications
  • {"socket":["resolve-host","tcp-connect:*:*"]}
Size: 17.70M
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 5,566 ▲ 137

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works as advertised and allows for easy file copying from SFTP to Chromebook
  • Mounts a folder that persists through reboots
  • User-friendly and easy to set up for ChromeOS users
  • Can connect successfully to some servers without issues
Cons
  • Frequent connection timeouts preventing access to servers
  • Inability to work with symbolic links
  • Does not save credentials, making it inconvenient to use
  • Issues with modern key exchange methods and not supporting IPv6
  • Errors when connecting such as 'finishing ssh2 session failed'
Most mentioned
  • Connection issues including frequent timeouts and inability to connect to various servers
  • Problems with transferring files either to or from the server
  • Inconsistent performance leading to system notifications and application freezing
  • Lack of support for certain key types (like ed25519) or modern features
User reviews
Extension qui était parfaite mais qui ne fonctionne plus depuis quelques jours. Impossible de se connecter à un serveur distant. Pouvez-vous corriger svp ?
by Philippe Meyralbe, 2025-01-29
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, 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, 2021-11-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Shared network folder (SFTP) requires very minimum permissions.

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