# Connecting to a PBX using WinSCP

1. Download the WinSCP installer from the official website at the [link](https://winscp.net/eng/download.php)
2. Install the program
3. After installation, the main menu of the program will open

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4. **Host Name** (or IP address) — MikoPBX IP address \
   **Port** — the default port for SSH connection is 22 \
   **User name** — always specify root\
   **Password** — SSH password of your **MikoPBX**

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5. Before connecting, you need to allow password authorization in the MikoPBX web interface, as well as set a password for connection: to do this, go to "**General Settings**" -> "**SSH**"

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6. To connect, click "**Login**"

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7. After successful connection, the MikoPBX root folder will open for you

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