hostname doesnt work in sftp whereas works in ftp

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Why I cant access a sftp server using my hostname? I can access the ftp server using hostname, but not the sftp server.I have not done any extra mapping for ftp anywhere. But when I tried it with ip address it worked. Why?

And someone point on how can I map this ip address to hostname for sftp?

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 03 '14 at 12:20

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SFTP in DNS setting is a sub domain.you need a A record for sftp in forward zone for you DNS setting.

sftp.yourdomain.com A 1.2.3.4

for microsoft DNS Click here

for ubuntu Click here

answered Feb 03 '14 at 12:20

Hamed Shahinnejad

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Creating a DNS record has nothing to do with accessing via SFTP. DNS maps names to IP addresses. – Keith Stokes Feb 03 '14 at 13:36
you said you can connect with ip,so if you want to do the same with sftp.youromain you should create a DNS record and forward it to sightly ip address. – Hamed Shahinnejad Feb 04 '14 at 08:52

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 03 '14 at 11:52

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Does the host-name actually resolve to anything? Try an nslookup of the sftp server to see if there's actually a DNS record for it. If not, then you'll need to add a record for the ftp server on your DNS server.

answered Feb 03 '14 at 11:52

blacklight

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Feb 03 '14 at 12:02

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secure shell (SFTP or SSH) requires reverse mapping and forward mapping for DNS, you might need to check on your reverse DNS or FQDN setting on your hostname. Try to do nslookup your_IP_address and see if you get the same FQDN.

answered Feb 03 '14 at 12:02

Tek Jau

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hostname doesnt work in sftp whereas works in ftp

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