How to set up SFTP in Lion?

[Adamantoise]

Basically, I'd like to create my own home cloud service.

I have heard that this is possible with Lion (as opposed to requiring Lion Server).

I own a Macbook Pro and would like to see how well an OS X based file server works before investing in a Mini to make one.

Anyone have any guides showing how to set this up? I've searched online but it's all so fragmented.

 

[stukdog]

To setup SFTP, all you have to do is enable "Remote Login" in System Preferences -> Sharing. Then, you just use your username and password of the Mac mini.

 

[spacesamurai]

You can also go with sharing via SMB/AFP, which can also be found under System Pref> Sharing. The best method will depend on how you wish to share, and how secure you want it to be.