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Configuring TRAMP for use
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TRAMP is (normally) fully functional when it is initially installed.
It is initially configured to use the `ssh' program to connect to the
remote host and to use base64 or uu encoding to transfer the files
through that shell connection.  So in the easiest case, you just type
`C-x C-f' and then enter the filename `/USER@MACHINE:/PATH/TO.FILE'.

   On some hosts, there are problems with opening a connection.  These
are related to the behavior of the remote shell.  See Note: Remote
shell setup, for details on this.

   If you do not wish to use these commands to connect to the remote
host, you should change the default connection and transfer method that
TRAMP uses.  There are several different methods that TRAMP can use to
connect to remote machines and transfer files (Note: Connection
types).

   If you don't know which method is right for you, see Note: Default
Method.

Connection types

Types of connections made to remote machines.

Inline methods

Inline methods.

External transfer methods

External transfer methods.

Multi-hop Methods

Connecting to a remote host using multiple hops.

Default Method

Selecting a default method.

Here we also try to help those who don't have the foggiest which method is right for them.

Customizing Methods

Using Non-Standard Methods.

Customizing Completion

Selecting config files for user/host name completion.

Remote Programs

How TRAMP finds and uses programs on the remote machine.

Remote shell setup

Remote shell setup hints.

Windows setup hints

Issues with Cygwin ssh.

Auto-save and Backup

Auto-save and Backup.