Manage the Advanced Server Access server agent
End of sale announcement
Effective May 1, 2026, Okta will no longer sell or renew Advanced Server Access. Existing customers must migrate to Okta Privileged Access within one year of their next scheduled renewal date to maintain service.
Read the FAQ and learn more about Okta Privileged Access.
| Operating System | Start the server agent | Stop the server agent | Uninstall the server agent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu or Debian | Run sudo systemctl start sftd | Run sudo systemctl stop sftd | Run sudo apt-get remove scaleft-server-tools |
| Red Hat or Fedora | Run sudo systemctl start sftd | Run sudo systemctl stop sftd | Run sudo yum remove scaleft-server-tools |
| Windows |
Run net start scaleft-server-tools (CMD) Run start-service scaleft-server-tools (PowerShell) |
Run net stop scaleft-server-tools (CMD) Run stop-service scaleft-server-tools (PowerShell) |
Run sc.exe delete scaleft-server-tools |