I am trying to create a new script which needs to upload/download files by using SFTP protocol. For that, I would like to automate that script. I know that sftp command is having a option to process those commands in a batch file by using -b option. I tried as follows: sftp -bmybatfile username@host In mybatfile: passwd get *.lst quit While running the command, it is asking for password. But, I already mentioned the password in the batchfile. Since I need to connect some other external server's SFTP, it is hard to get the authentication key and install the same in my box. So, can you guys let me know what is the problem with the script? Thanks in advance Sudhakar

1. -b batchfile Batch mode. Reads commands from a file instead of standard input. Since this mode is intended for scripts/cronjobs, sftp2 will not try to interact with user, which means that only the passwordless authentication methods will work. In batchmode, a failure to change the current working directory will cause the sftp2 to abort. Other errors are ignored. 2. Sftp uses ssh2 in data connections, so the file transport is secure. 3. So, set up ssh according to your ssh version to remove the need to interactively input the username and password. Luke Chi

We have a product SFTPPlus designed for this purpose. Check www.sftpplus.com Cheers Mike