Now we've set up our Apache server and fixed the permissions so you can edit the files in there, but if you're like me you'll have already been working on your own local server and you'll have lots of files you want to upload.

If you can understand how to use the SCP command, then well done you deserve  a medal. I, on the other hand, really couldn't find the energy to read that without my mind wandering. Instead, I went and asked what the best package for an FTP server was. On #debian I was greeted with moans and growls. Upon enquiring about the odds sounds being emitted, I found out that FTP was a stupid idea.

It sends everything in plain text, including passwords and stuff so it's really actually quite dangerous for business as serious as the internet. Instead, they directed me to WinSCP. I just downloaded the bland "installation package".

Go with the "Norton Commander" view if you've ever used an FTP client and you should feel right at home. It's essentially exactly the same thing, except it's more secure.

Remember to log in as your user, you already have access to your /var/www/ directory, so you should be fine. For now, just use your password and leave private key blank, I'll talk more about that later. I also switched the File protocol to SCP. If you like, you can save what you've entered, so it will be there as default.