
           SecureFX(R) 8.5.3 (Official) -- February 12, 2019

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                         All rights reserved.


Product Overview
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SecureFX is a flexible, secure file transfer client with a tabbed
visual interface that’s easy to learn.  Advanced features like site 
synchronization and automation help web designers and system admin-
istrators streamline everyday tasks.  SecureFX delivers strong 
security with support for SFTP, FTP over TLS, SCP and FTP.  When 
you connect to a site that supports SSH2, SecureFX has everything 
you need to create a fully-encrypted SFTP session.

With SecureFX, it’s easier than ever to perform secure file transfers.
Establish a secure connection with a mouse click, or type a server name
in the Connect Bar, and then drag and drop files to start transfers to
and from a server and your desktop. On Windows platforms, you can even
drag and drop files between SecureFX and applications like Windows
Explorer and WinZip.  The SFXCL command-line utility allows you to
automate unattended file transfers (Windows only).

SecureFX works to complete interrupted transfers, with a resume on
multi-transfer mode and a “Relentless” transfer mode that automatic-
ally reconnects and resumes transfers when connections are broken.

SecureFX site synchronization handles upload, download, and true 
mirroring transfers as well as server-to-server synchronization.  
Mirroring includes automatically deleting files or folders that are 
not on the source directory from the destination directory, allowing 
you to exactly match the destination and source.  Filters for 
synchronize operations allow you to control which files and folders 
are affected.  For one-click synchronization, use the "Quick 
Synchronize" dialog to configure your synchronization settings;
then press a toolbar button to initiate a synchronize operation 
using those settings.  If you need to keep more than one remote site 
synchronized, the "Synchronize" dialog lets you create, save, and 
manage session synchronizations and initiate comparison operations. 
Commonly used configurations can be saved in the synchronize database
for quick recall.

Quickly find the files you want to work with using the filter view,
bookmarks, and the address bar.  The Session Manager lets you arrange 
hundreds of sites any way you like, and named sessions allow you to 
save preferences for individual sites.  A personal data folder 
provides private and separate storage of usernames, passwords, and 
automated logon information so that other configuration data can be 
stored on a network drive or in the cloud for use on different
systems or for sharing with colleagues.  Named firewalls can be used
on a session-specific basis so that you can work from multiple 
locations with different firewalls.  SecureFX also provides support
for IPv6 and the ability to run multiple instances of the application.

If you need both terminal emulation and file transfer, SecureCRT(R)
and SecureFX are closely integrated, sharing sessions and settings so
that you can run SFTP, FTP, SCP, and FTP/TLS file transfer sessions
without reentering passwords.  Or for a complete file transfer
solution, combine SecureFX with the VShell(R) server to provide fine-
tuned file transfer privileges on a user or group basis.

SecureFX includes a 30-day try-before-you-buy evaluation license for
the fully functional application and access to VanDyke Software(R)
technical support.


Contents
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   1. New for SecureFX 8.5
   2. Enhancement Requests, Updates, and Questions
   3. Encryption Export
   4. Upgrades
   5. Product History
   6. SecureFX Features
   7. Reporting Bugs
   8. Contact Information


1. New for SecureFX 8.5
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SecureFX 8.5 improves your workflow with a Bookmark Manager for adding,
deleting, editing, and copying bookmarks as well as other bookmark 
enhancements.  Externally launched sessions automatically open in the 
existing SecureFX application window.  SFXCL enhancements give you more 
options for automated file transfers.

Here are some of the new features in SecureFX 8.5:

Bookmark enhancements

  A Bookmark Manager makes it easier for you to add, delete, and edit 
  bookmarks as well as copy them from another session.  The File menu 
  and the file view context menu now show all bookmarks.

Single application window

  If SecureFX is already running and a new SecureFX session is
  launched from SecureCRT, from the system desktop, or from the
  command line, the new session will open in the existing SecureFX
  application window.

SFXCL enhancements

  New parameters have been added for customizing output and to give
  you more options for automated file transfers.

Please see the History tab in the SecureFX About Box for information
on changes and bug fixes.


2. Enhancement Requests, Updates, and Questions
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We want to hear from you.  Let us know what features you would like to
see in future releases of SecureFX by visiting our website at:

  https://www.vandyke.com/feedback.php

Every VanDyke Software license includes a full year of upgrades and
technical support.  To receive e-mail notification when new releases
of SecureFX are available, sign up for our SecureFX mailing list at:

  https://www.vandyke.com/cgi-bin/subscribe.php?RMF=6

For tips, ideas, and product news, subscribe to VanDyke Software's
"What's New" at:

  https://whatsnew.vandyke.com

Exchange useful tips and ideas with your peers and VanDyke 
developers by joining the online forums:

  https://forums.vandyke.com/index.php?RMF=6

Get online video how-tos on the VanDyke Software YouTube Channel:

  http://youtube.com/vandykesoftware

If you have any questions, please visit our website at:

  https://www.vandyke.com/feedback.php

SecureFX for Windows supports Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows
Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows
Server 2008 R2, and Windows 7 SP 1 for x86 and x64.  SecureFX
for MacOS supports 10.13 and 10.12.  SecureCRT for Linux supports
Ubuntu 18.04, 17.10, and 16.x, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.0 x64.


3. Encryption Export
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This Software is subject to export control.  The Software may be
transmitted, exported, or re-exported only under applicable export
laws and restrictions and regulations of the United States Bureau of
Industry and Security or foreign agencies or authorities.  By
downloading or using the Software, you are agreeing to comply with
export controls. 


4. Upgrades
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Users who purchased SecureFX on or after August 29, 2017 are
eligible for a free upgrade to SecureFX 8.5.  All users can
evaluate SecureFX 8.5 for 30 days free of charge.  For more
information on upgrade eligibility and purchasing upgrades,
please visit:

  https://www.vandyke.com/pricing/index.html?pid=upgrades


5. Product History
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The list of changes made for this release of SecureFX can be found
in the SecureFX_History.txt file installed with the program.


6. SecureFX Features
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File Transfer
  - The SFXCL command-line utility automates unattended secure file
    transfers (Windows only).
  - Task Scheduler (Windows only) for scheduling transfer and 
    synchronization operations to run once, daily, weekly, or monthly.
  - Relentless file transfers automatically reconnect and resume when
    transfer connections are broken.
  - Resume interrupted/incomplete file transfers, completing all
    remaining files.
  - SFTP support for secure file transfers.
  - Support for FTP/TLS.
  - Support for SCP.
  - Support for conventional FTP.
  - Upload and download multiple files from multiple sites
    concurrently.
  - Direct server-to-server transfers.
  - Ability to move files, which removes the file(s) on the source
    machine.
  - Transfer queue allows files to be queued and then transferred
    sequentially.
  - Automatic selection of transfer mode (binary or ASCII) based on
    file type.
  - Manual download for downloading hidden files.
  - Ability to change file attributes.
  - Automatic resolution of symbolic links (option).
  - Auto hide of dot files (option).
  - Quote command.
  - Uppercase/lowercase filename conversion on upload.
  - Site synchronization with mirroring, filtering, and server-
    to-server transfers.

High Productivity Windows GUI
  - Familiar visual user interface for the local and remote folder
    windows.
  - Easy-to-use tabbed main window with layout options.
  - Easy access to SecureFX features through graphical toolbar.
  - Drag-and-drop (and copy-and-paste) file transfers.
  - Editable address bar with path history.
  - Filter files in the local and remote session windows.
  - Synchronized file browsing.
  - Bookmarks simplify returning to often-used directories.

Session Management
  - Dockable Session Manager
  - Hierarchical session database for managing personal sites.
  - Named sessions store individual preferences for each site.
  - Personal data folder for separate storage of logon credentials.
  - Save settings for synchronizing remote sites.
  - Launch multiple selected sessions with a single click.
  - Option to minimize SecureFX windows to the Activator utility in
    the system tray (Windows only).
  - Import/Export tool.
  - The Activator utility acts as an SSH agent (Windows only).
  - Quick Connect dialog for easy connections.
  - Named firewalls.

Secure Shell Protocol support
  - ChaCha20/Poly1305, AES-GCM, AES-CTR, AES-CTR, Twofish, Blowfish, 
    3DES, and RC4 ciphers.
  - RSA, Ed25519, ECDSA (RFC 5656), DSA, and X.509 (Windows) host 
    key support.
  - Multiple ordered authentication methods, ciphers, and MACs.
  - Public Key Assistant makes it easier to upload public keys.
  - SHA2, SHA1, UMAC, and MD5 MACs.
  - Public key authentication with support for RSA (up to 16,384 bits,
    Ed25519, ECDSA (RFC 5656), DSA, PuTTY PPK, OpenSSH certificates, 
    and X.509 certificate including smart cards (PIV/CAC), PKCS #11, 
    PKCS #12 (Windows only), Kerberos v5 (via GSSAPI).  Password 
    authentication methods are also supported.  

Other
  - FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic library support. (Windows only)
  - Integration with SecureCRT.
  - URL support.
  - Firewall support (including SOCKS versions 4 and 5, as well as
    TIS, WinGate, WinProxy, CSM, unauthenticated and basic HTTP
    proxy, and generic proxy support).
  - Dependent session option (jump host).
  - Configurable sound notifications.
  - Remote host directory listings are cached.


7. Reporting Bugs
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If you experience something you believe is a bug, please fill out
our online form at: 

   https://www.vandyke.com/feedback.php

Please do not assume someone else will report it.  We will try to
resolve reported bugs as quickly as possible; however, we can't 
resolve bugs that are not reported.

Please describe the problem in as much detail as possible.  Please 
include the following information:

   - Version of SecureFX (as shown in the About dialog)
   - TCP/IP package and version
   - Operating system and version (including service pack level)


9. Contact Information
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For information on ordering licenses, please visit the VanDyke 
Software website at the following address:

   https://www.vandyke.com


All other inquiries should be directed to:

   VanDyke Software, Inc.
   4848 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE
   Suite 101
   Albuquerque, NM  87111
   USA

   Inquiry form:  https://www.vandyke.com/feedback.php


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