Home / Tutorials

How to SSH and SFTP into the RoboRio

Sometimes it can be useful to ssh and sftp into the RoboRio. SSH stands for secure shell, using it one can log into the RoboRio and can have a command console that is remotely connected to the RoboRio. One can use this to execute commands on the RoboRio, like creating directories, executing scripts, installing packages, etc. SFTP stands for secure file transfer protocol, using it, one can send files to or retrieve files from the RoboRio. This can be a useful tool to move packages and tools onto the RoboRio.

Connecting with the RoboRio

The FRC Driver Station creates an alias that you can use to connect to the RoboRio, the format is:

roboRIO-####-FRC.local, where #### is the team number, 4141 in our case

roboRIO-4141-FRC.local

Use this as the host or server address in your favorite SSH or SFTP application to connect to the RoboRio. See roborio user accounts and ssh guide for more information.