Fetch

Configuring Fetch for SFTP

Follow the steps below to configure Fetch to use SFTP on radix.www.upenn.edu. These instructions will also work for ISC-provided VMs by replacing "radix.www.upenn.edu with the name of the provisioned VM.

If you do not know the name of the provisioned VM, please contact ISC Client Care or if you have any questions about the instructions for posting files to the radix server, please talk with your LSP or contact ISC Client Care

1. Launch Fetch. The New Connection dialog box appears.
2. In the Hostname: field, enter an appropriate name for your connection (such as radix.www.upenn.edu or the name of the provis).
3. In the Username: field, enter your account name, usually the same as your PennKey username
4. In the Connect using: dropdown menu, choose SFTP
5. In the Password: field, enter your password on radix.www.upenn.edu (Set your local password)
6. If you are configuring to access a specific directory on radix.www.upenn.edu, add the directory name after /<sitename> in the Initial Folder: field. Otherwise, enter the complete URL of the directory that you are authorized to access.
7. Leave the Port: field blank.

After completing the above steps, save the connection as a shortcut to quickly access radix.www by clicking the Shortcuts (heart) icon or by clicking on the Shortcuts menu:

1. Click the Heart icon located at the top of the New Connection window.
2. Select Make Shortcut... from the dropdown list.
3. Enter an appropriate name for the shortcut (such as radix.www.upenn.edu) then click OK.
4. When the New Connection window redisplays, click Connect.

Checking for secure Administrative mainframe session

Unsecured file transfers to/from the University’s Administrative mainframe are no longer be permitted. All file transfers with the Administrative mainframe will need to use SSL/TLS encryption. Follow the instructions below to determine if your connection is encrypted and secure.

1. Establish a connection to the Administrative mainframe (ivy.umis.upenn.edu).
2. Check for the padlock icon in the status bar in the upper right of the screen.
3. If the padlock is closed, your session is encrypted and secure. No further action is required.
4. If the padlock is open, or is completely missing, follow the instructions below to ensure your Administrative mainframe session profile is encrypted and secure.

Configuring Fetch for the Administrative mainframe

1. Launch Fetch. The New Connection dialog box appears.
2. In the Hostname: field, enter ivy.umis.upenn.edu
3. In the Username: field, enter your account name, usually 7 characters beginning with a “P”.
4. In the Connect using: dropdown menu, choose FTP with TLS/SSL
   Ensure Enable Encryption is selected.
5. In the Password: field, leave blank
6. Leave the Port: field blank.

After completing the above steps, save the connection as a shortcut to quickly access ivy.umis.upenn.edu by clicking the Shortcuts (heart) icon or by clicking on the Shortcuts menu:

1. Click the Heart icon located at the top of the New Connection window.
2. Select Make Shortcut... from the dropdown list.
3. Enter an appropriate name for the shortcut (such as ivy.umis.upenn.edu) then click OK.
4. When the New Connection window redisplays, click Connect.
5. Enter your ivy.umis.upenn.edu password and click OK.
6. If a Verify Certificate window is presented, click Continue.