FileZilla keyboard shortcuts
FileZilla is a free FTP and SFTP client for moving files between your computer and a server. Its keys rename and refresh files, switch panes, transfer items and disconnect, and manage bookmarks, tabs, and directory comparison.
Windows, macOS, Linux · 31 shortcutsViews and files
Rename, refresh, search, and move through local or remote file views.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Rename the selected file | Windows / macOS / LinuxF2 |
| Search remote files | Windows / macOS / LinuxF3 |
| Refresh local and remote views | Windows / macOS / LinuxF5 |
| Switch to the next view | Windows / macOS / LinuxTab |
| Navigate to the parent folder | Windows / macOS / LinuxAlt + Up |
| Move up one item | Windows / macOS / LinuxUp |
| Move down one item | Windows / macOS / LinuxDown |
| Move up one level in a tree view | Windows / macOS / LinuxLeft |
| Move down one level in a tree view | Windows / macOS / LinuxRight |
| Transfer the selected item or expand a directory | Windows / macOS / LinuxEnter |
Transfers and server
Start transfers, stop operations, and reconnect or disconnect from the server.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Transfer the selected item to the other pane | Windows / macOS / LinuxAlt + Down |
| Stop the current operation | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + C |
| Disconnect from the server | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + D |
| Show files currently being edited | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + E |
| Enable Quick Search | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + F |
| Open directory listing filters | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + I |
| Open Manual Transfer | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + M |
| Reconnect to the server | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + R |
| Preserve timestamps of transferred files | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + U |
| Toggle synchronized browsing | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + Y |
Bookmarks and tabs
Manage bookmarks, site connections, tabs, and the transfer queue.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Add a bookmark | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + B |
| Manage bookmarks | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + Shift + B |
| Create a new directory | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + Shift + N |
| Enable directory comparison | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + O |
| Process the queue | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + P |
| Open the Site Manager | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + S |
| Open a new tab | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + T |
| Close the current tab | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + W |
| Switch to the next tab | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + PageDown |
| Switch to the previous tab | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + PageUp |
| Exit FileZilla | Windows / macOS / LinuxCtrl + Q |
Source
FileZilla keyboard shortcuts · Checked
Current FileZilla Wiki keyboard shortcut page checked September 1, 2026. The wiki publishes one desktop shortcut set without platform columns, so those values are retained across Windows, macOS, and Linux.