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If you've ever been in the middle of a task only to find your WinSCP connection has timed out, you know how frustrating it can be. This common issue happens when the server closes the connection due to inactivity. Fortunately, there is a simple "Keep-Alive" fix!
Step 1: Open Your Session Settings
Start WinSCP and find the session you want to modify in the login dialog. Instead of logging in immediately, click on the Edit button and then select Advanced. This opens the deeper configuration options.
Step 2: Enable Keep-Alive
In the Advanced Site Settings window, navigate to the Connection category on the left-hand menu. Look for the "Keepalives" section. Here, change the setting to "Sending dummy protocol commands" (this is usually the most effective method for SSH/SFTP).
Step 3: Set the Interval
The "Seconds between keepalives" is crucial. Setting this to something like 30 or 60 seconds is generally perfect. This tells WinSCP to send a tiny bit of data to the server periodically, essentially whispering "I'm still here!" so the server doesn't hang up on you.
Step 4: Save and Connect
Click OK to close the advanced settings, and then click Save on the main login screen to ensure these changes are permanent for that session. Now, when you connect, your session should stay active as long as you need it!
Why does this happen? Many servers have a security setting called 'ClientAliveInterval' that automatically cuts off idle users. These steps help bypass that limit safely.
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