Fix SFTP Connection Refused and Timeout Errors in RcloneView
SFTP errors in RcloneView almost always trace back to network configuration, authentication setup, or server-side settings. This guide walks through every common cause and fix.
SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is one of the most widely used remotes in rclone, connecting RcloneView to any server with SSH access — NAS devices, Linux servers, shared hosting, and self-hosted infrastructure. Unlike cloud provider APIs, SFTP depends on network reachability, firewall rules, and SSH configuration, which means there are more points of failure. Here is how to diagnose and resolve the most common SFTP issues.

Manage & Sync All Clouds in One Place
RcloneView is a cross-platform GUI for rclone. Compare folders, transfer or sync files, and automate multi-cloud workflows with a clean, visual interface.
- One-click jobs: Copy · Sync · Compare
- Schedulers & history for reliable automation
- Works with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3, WebDAV, SFTP and more
Free core features. Plus automations available.