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CyberDuck

Last modified by hajaalin@helsinki_fi on 2025/02/04 06:59

CyberDuck FAQ

Installing on centrally administered computers

CyberDuck is available in the Software Portal (search for "Install CyberDuck"), and comes with settings for Ida connection.

WARNING: Don't allow CyberDuck to update itself on centrally administered computers. It will cause a loop that requires restart to resolve.

About passwords

There are several authentication systems involved, and it is easy to get confused:

  • you can login to https://sui.csc.fi with a HAKA Id, that is your university username and password
  • once you have registered as CSC customer, you will have a CSC username (usually same as university username) and CSC password
  • once you get access to Ida, you will also get a separate Ida password.  The login name to Ida is the same as CSC username.

The Ida password is what you need to use in CyberDuck login.

Opening connection

Click "Open Connection" in the top left corner of the user interface, select "ida palvelu" in the pull-down menu (see screen capture).

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In the Open Connection window, fill in

  • your Ida username
  • your Ida password
  • Path: /ida/hy/hy7004

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Click "Connect". Navigate to your folder.

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Enabling multiple connections

The transfer protocol that CyberDuck uses to connect to Ida supports multiple connections. This can speed up large transfers. To enable this, click "Edit -> Preferences", see screen capture below.

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Uploading and downloading

You can drag and drop files and folder between CyberDuck and Windows Explorer.

Checking log file

It is important to check that the transfer was successful before you remove original data from LMU disks. You can find the CyberDuck log in 

  • C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Cyberduck\cyberduck.log.

If you suspect the application has crashed, see also

  • C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Cyberduck\CrashReports

 

Installing at home

CyberDuck is available at cyberduck.io.

Using Connection profile

  • On Windows, download and place iRODS.cyberduckprofileto your desktop or anywhere.
  • Double-click on the iRODS.cyberduckprofile icon to open a settings window
    cyberduck1.png
  • fill in your Ida username
  • fill in path /ida/hy/hy7004
  • close the settings window

Opening connection

  • In CyberDuck main window, double click the connection icon

cyberduck2.png

  • fill in your Ida password in the dialog box

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  • navigate to your folder