How To Setup BitKenix For Secure-FTP File Transfer

I'd figure that I would setup a guide for those that want to transfer files from their seedboxes securely using the *FREE* BitKenix WebDAV/FTP/SFTP download program. Due to some issues that I'd have in the past with cracked clients, I wanted to give others an alternative solution in case they were having such issues.

Warning: If you plan on using a VPN or Proxy with your seedbox, I can't help you any further. If these steps don't work for you because your ISP is Wireless/Cellular (Restricted NAT), you need to find alternatives.

You can download the BitKenix application from the BitKenix website. The installer does not put any additional spyware into your system and the program itself is free of spyware/malware. The link for the download can be found here: http://www.bitkinex.com/download

Once you have the program downloaded, install it and proceed with the instructions that I have outlined below:


Step 1:

Make sure that you are in the FTP section of the program before you go to create a new server profile. If you are not in the right section, you'll end up creating a profile for another form of transfer method.

Step 2:

In the menu bar, click on 'Data Source'. Click on 'New', then go to 'FTP' and click on it.

Step 3:

Insert the name that you want for this connection. It can be the name of your seedbox provider, or anything that you want. Once you have typed in the name press enter.

Step 4:

Double-click on the new connection that you just created and it will open up the connection properties window. Click on the Server tab on the left and type in the details for your seedbox such as the IP address or FQDN (Hostname of the seedbox), your username, and your password. Most seedbox providers setup their FTP servers for TLS Explicit encryption. Double-check to see if they are using TLS or SSL (Implicit). Leave the 'Type' as AUTODETECT.

Step 5:

If your seedbox provider supports multi-threaded transfers (most do), you will want to click on the 'Connections' tab and set up this feature. First off, take the check-box out of 'Inherit Properties from the parent node (Ftp).' This will open up the options for the amount of connections that you will want to set. I usually set anywhere between 8 to 10 connections to the seedbox. This allows me to max out my home connection, no matter how bad the peering is from the seedbox to my home ISP. You don't have to touch the rest of the options.

Step 6:

This step is purely optional, but it can save on a lot of clicking around trying to get to your downloads. Click on the 'Layout' tab, and type in the default path to your download location. An example will be /home/user/downloads or /var/www/rutorrent/downloads. It all depends on your seedbox is configured. If you do not know the default location, navigate to where it is and write it down for this step. You can come back into this step at a later time if need be.

Step 7:

If your seedbox isn't set up correctly for PASV transfers, you may need to reconfigure the client to connect using PORT instead. To do this, click on the 'FTP Protocol' tab on the left. Underneath that, click on 'Data Connection' tab. Now take the checkmark out of 'Inherit properties from the parent node (Ftp). This will allow you to choose PORT instead of PASV. The client will try to automatically determine this for you, but it's handy to know how to do this.

Once you are all done, you can click OK. Now double-click on the connection that you created and a new window will appears with all your downloads (if you set the default path correctly).

If you find any errors in this guide, please let me know.

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