[RESOLVED] VB6 and (S)FTP

[wwolf]

In the past I have supplied my programs with new versions via FTP. The program connected to the server, compared the available versions and loaded new data if necessary.

My server hoster has recently blocked all unencrypted FTP connections. For simple downloads I use now HTTP(S). I have a small PHP script on the server for this. But there are more complex things for which (S)FTP would be better.

Using WinSCP, I have explored the possibilities. The following would work:
- SFTP via port 22
- FTP with "TLS/SSL Explicit encryption" over port 21

WinSCP even offers a DLL that supports both. However, this is a .Net DLL that can only be used from VB6 via wrapper. This complicates the installation for the end user. Many dependencies, COM registration, etc. (https://winscp.net/eng/docs/library_install#registering)

Overall, VB6 and SFTP seem to be located on different hemispheres....

Do you have any better ideas?