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Different ways for downloading the files

Protocol Download tool Pros Cons More information
https Web browser The link can directly be opened using a web browser. The download is done file by file. Detailed procedure
sftp FTP client The folder can be fully downloaded with a drag/drop. A software must be downloaded (e.g. FileZilla). Detailed procedure
sftp Command line The folder can be fully downloaded using only one command. Mac OS or Linux is required. Some skills in command lines are preferable. Detailed procedure

Procedure to download your data using FileZilla FTP client

  • FileZilla is a free software available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
  • You can download it from this webpage
  • Once downloaded and uncompressed, you get the following interface : enter the host (sftp://transfert-ngs.igbmc.fr), the login and the password (retrieved from the LIMS in the “Download” tab from your project) and click on “Quickconnect”, as described on the screenshot below :

Once you have clicked on “Quickconnect” , you will get the following window:

To download your data, you just need to drag the folder from the right panel to the left panel. You will see the files being downloaded at the bottom of the window.

Once the files have been downloaded, it is highly recommended to check their integrity as described here.

Procedure to download your data using a web browser

You can download your data from a web browser such as Firefox using the following link : https://transfert-ngs.igbmc.fr. Then, you will be asked for your login and password :

Once connected, you will get the following view :

To download your data, you must do a right mouse click and select “save to”.

Protocol to download your data in command line

You can download your data by opening a terminal and using the sftp command :

sftp login@transfert-ngs.igbmc.fr:delivery/rawdata/* /path/to/save/the/data

The login and pasword are specified in the LIMS in the “Download” tab from your project. Once your entered this command, you will be asked for your project password.

Download problem ?

If you do not manage to connect to the FTP server, please try using another network (for example a public network such as Eduroam). It is possible that the connection problem come from the firewall of your institute.