You can use the file manager to access a remote server, regardless of whether it is an FTP site, a Windows share, a WebDav server, or an SSH server.
To access a remote server, choose File → Connect to Server. You can also access this dialog from the menubar by choosing Places → Connect to Server.
To connect to a remote server, start by choosing the service type, then type the server address. If required, you can provide the following optional information.
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If the server information is provided in the form of a URI, or if you require a specialized connection, choose Custom Location as the service type.
Once you have filled in the information, click Connect. On successful connection, the contents of the site are displayed and you can drag and drop files to and from the remote server.