Rename rules settings

You can set CuteFTP to automatically change the name of files it transfers.

To access the Rename Rules options

1. From the menu, choose Tools > Global Options.

2. Expand Transfer.

3. Select Rename Rules.

Apply auto-rename rules to transfers

• Select this check box and CuteFTP will change the names of transferred files with names that are listed in the large box of the Rename Rules window.

• Clear this check box and CuteFTP will not rename any files.

To create an auto-rename rule

1. Type the original file name in the text box on the upper left.

2. Type the desired new file name in the text box on the upper right.

3. Click Add.

To remove an auto-rename rule

1. In the large list box, highlight the rule you want to delete.

2. Click Remove.

Configuration notes

• The rules are case sensitive.

• These rules will apply to all uploads, downloads, and site-to-site transfers.

• You can create rules with wildcard masks to change just the extension of several files of the same type.  For example, if your .jpg files need the extension in upper case (.JPG) on the server, create the rule:

• You can create a rule to strip extensions from file names.  For instance if you want to transfer a file called "index.htm" as simply "index" add this rule to your list: