File Transfer Protocol Secure (FTPS) is one way for Shutterstock contributors to transfer files from their computer to our servers. Although video content can also be uploaded via the web, FTPS is a great way to transfer a large number of video clips at one time.
When it comes to FTPS, there are both free and paid programs available to be used at your discretion. Some of the free options include FileZilla, Cyberduck and WinSCP. Here are instructions for using each.
FileZilla Upload Instructions
(for Cyberduck and WinSCP instructions see below)
Step 1: Download and install FileZilla by going to: https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client
Step 2: Open FileZilla and click Site Manager on the top left-hand corner. In the General tab, enter the following:
Protocol: FTP File Transfer Protocol
Host: ftps.shutterstock.com
Port: 21
Encryption: “Use explicit FTP over TLS if available”
Logon Type: Normal
User: Enter your Shutterstock Contributor Email or Username in this field
Password: Enter your Shutterstock Contributor Account Password in this field
Step 3: Click Connect.
Step 4: If you are prompted to “Remember passwords?”, you may select Do not save passwords and click OK.
Step 5: Check Always trust certificate in future sessions and click OK if you get a warning about an unknown certificate. Don’t worry, this is normal behavior.
Step 6: Begin uploading your content by dragging and dropping the files!
Cyberduck Upload Instructions
Step 1: Download and install Cyberduck by going to: https://cyberduck.io/download/
Step 2: Open Cyberduck and click Open Connection on the top left-hand corner. Update the following settings:
Protocol: select FTP-SSL (Explicit AUTH TLS)
Server: ftps.shutterstock.com
Port: 21
Username: enter your Shutterstock Contributor Email or Username in this field
Password: enter your Shutterstock Contributor password in this field
Tip: Always uncheck Save Password, especially if you are using a Public Device.
Step 3: Click Connect
Step 4: Check Always Trust and click Continue if you get a warning about a Certificate Error. Don’t worry, this is normal behavior.
Step 5: Begin uploading your content by dragging and dropping the files!
WinSCP Upload Instructions
Step 1: Download and install WinSCP by going to: https://winscp.net/eng/download.php
Step 2: Open WinSCP and update the following settings:
Protocol: select FTP
Encryption: TLS/SSL Explicit Encryption
Server: ftps.shutterstock.com
Port: 21
Username: enter your Shutterstock Contributor Email or Username in this field
Password: enter your Shutterstock Contributor password in this field
Step 3: Click Login
Step 4: Click Yes if you get a warning about a Certificate Warning. Don’t worry, this is normal behavior.
Step 5: Begin uploading your content by dragging and dropping the files!