podcast-files/Drew/podcast_sftp_guide.md

Podcast File Upload Guide - SFTP Access

Server Connection Details

Server Information:

• Host/Server: 66.55.77.199
• Port: 22
• Protocol: SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol)

User Accounts

Main Team Members (Full Access)

Username	Password	Access Level
matt	MATTIE-ICE-CAPADES	Full access to all folders
tyler	LITTLE-TIMMY-ZANEY	Full access to all folders
nate	NATE-PICK-TECH-WORLD	Full access to all folders
drew	DREW-DEBIAN-JESUS	Full access to all folders

Guest Upload Account (Limited Access)

Username	Password	Access Level
guest-upload	GUEST-PODCAST-UPLOAD-2025	Upload only to guest-uploads folder

Available Folders

For Main Team Members

When you connect, you'll see these organized folders:

• raw-recordings/ - Upload unedited audio/video recordings here
• edited-episodes/ - Work-in-progress edited content
• final-episodes/ - Completed podcast episodes
• show-notes/ - Episode scripts, notes, and documentation
• artwork/ - Graphics, logos, and visual content
• resources/ - Other podcast-related files

For Guest Users

Guest users only have access to:

• guest-uploads/ - Restricted folder for guest file uploads

Connection Methods

Method 1: Linux File Manager (Easiest)

Using your file manager (Thunar, Nautilus, Dolphin, etc.):

1. Open your file manager
2. Press Ctrl+L or go to "Other Locations"
3. Enter: sftp://yourusername@66.55.77.199
4. Enter your password when prompted
5. Navigate to the appropriate folder
6. Drag and drop files to upload

Alternative GUI options:

# Install additional SFTP clients if needed
sudo apt install filezilla      # Popular GUI SFTP client
sudo apt install krusader       # Advanced file manager with SFTP

Method 2: Command Line (Best for Large Files)

Connect and upload interactively:

# Connect to server
sftp yourusername@66.55.77.199

# Navigate to desired folder
cd raw-recordings

# Upload a file
put /path/to/your/file.mp4

# Upload multiple files
mput *.mp4

# Exit
quit

Direct upload (one command):

# Upload single file
scp /path/to/file.mp4 yourusername@66.55.77.199:/var/podcast/shared/raw-recordings/

# For large files (with resume capability)
rsync -avz --progress --partial /path/to/file.mp4 yourusername@66.55.77.199:/var/podcast/shared/raw-recordings/

Large File Uploads (6GB+ Video Files)

For files larger than 1GB, use these methods:

Method A: rsync (Recommended)

rsync -avz --progress --partial /path/to/largefile.mp4 yourusername@66.55.77.199:/var/podcast/shared/edited-episodes/

• Shows progress during upload
• Automatically resumes if connection fails
• Just run the same command again to continue

First-Time Connection Setup

The first time you connect, you may see a host key verification prompt:

The authenticity of host '66.55.77.199' can't be established.
ED25519 key fingerprint is SHA256:Tt1XrxctbYxrsGgYetFg/t7UWxg3m2uh94/YqPr9IKk.
Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)?

Type yes and press Enter - this is normal and only happens once.

Recommended Workflow

1. Raw recordings → Upload to raw-recordings/ folder
2. Edited content → Upload to edited-episodes/ folder
3. Final episodes → Move/upload to final-episodes/ folder
4. Show notes/scripts → Upload to show-notes/ folder

Troubleshooting

Connection Issues

• "Connection refused": Check that you're using port 22 and SFTP protocol
• "Permission denied": Verify your username and password are correct
• "Host key verification failed": Accept the host key or contact admin

Upload Failures

• Large files timing out: Use rsync instead of GUI tools
• Transfer interrupted: Use rsync with --partial flag to resume
• Slow uploads: Check your internet connection; large files take time

File Permissions

• Can't write to folder: Contact admin to check folder permissions
• File already exists: You can overwrite or rename the file

Best Practices

• Use descriptive filenames: episode-042-interview-jane-doe.mp4
• Organize by folder: Put files in the appropriate folder
• For large files: Use command line tools (rsync) for reliability
• Keep sessions active: Don't let your computer sleep during uploads
• Backup important files: Keep local copies of important content

Quick Reference Commands

# Connect to guest account
sftp guest-upload@66.55.77.199

# Upload to guest area (main team)
scp file.mp4 matt@66.55.77.199:/var/podcast/shared/raw-recordings/

# Upload to guest area (guest user)
scp file.mp4 guest-upload@66.55.77.199:/var/podcast/shared/guest-uploads/

# Upload large file with resume
rsync -avz --progress --partial file.mp4 matt@66.55.77.199:/var/podcast/shared/edited-episodes/

# GUI connection string (main team)
sftp://matt@66.55.77.199

# GUI connection string (guest)
sftp://guest-upload@66.55.77.199

Support

If you encounter issues:

1. Check this guide first
2. Try the alternative upload methods
3. Contact the server administrator
4. For very large files (6GB+), always use rsync

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Remember: Your username and password are case-sensitive. Always use SFTP (port 22), not regular FTP (port 21).