# SSH and SFTP

Source: https://www.fortrabbit.com/features/ssh-sftp
Created: 2026-03-15
Reviewed: 2026-03-27


## Sync runtime data

[Git deployment ](/features/github-integration) is recommended. But websites usually produce additional runtime data such user uploads. Keep that in sync with SSH or SFTP. Use the power of :ContentLink{text="rsync" href="/dev/how-to/rsync" prefix="docs"} to extend your deployment or create unique deployment workflows.

## Debugging

Login by SSH to examine the deployed files directly. Check logs and runtime data directly. Run commands.

## Legacy SFTP workflows

Not yet ready to use Git, or need to deploy a [WordPress](/software/wordpress) website? No problem. Spin up your SFTP client, setup [SSH key authentication](/features/ssh-key-authentication) and upload your website.

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- [SSH key authentication](/features/ssh-key-authentication)
- [SSH usage guide](/platform/code-access/ssh)
- [SFTP usage guide](/platform/code-access/ssh)
- [Code access intro](/platform/code-access/intro)