sftp error 10058 : Authentication error!

Are you searching for a solution to sftp error 10058? We can assist you.

Error 10058 occurs when an incorrect username or password is used with sFTP.

As part of our Server Management Services, Skynats frequently receives requests from clients to resolve SFTP errors.

Today, we will discuss in detail how our Support Engineers resolve this error.

What does SFTP error 10058 mean?

At this point, it is worthwhile to look into the sftp error 10058 further.

Typically, an error code 10058 results from a previously shutdown or partially closed. , it will no longer permit data transmissions over the connection.

For example, the SFTP command prompt error appears as follows:

Authentication type 4 failed

SFTP Error 114

Connection Lost (error code is 10058)

This error has typically been caused by an authentication failure. And this is due to an incorrect username or password.

Now, let's examine in depth the cause of this error and how our Support Engineers resolve it.

What causes sftp error 10058 and how can it be resolved?

Our Support Engineers have a decade of experience in server management and are familiar with these SFTP errors.

Let's now discuss the root causes of this error and the possible solutions.

1. Failure to authenticate: Incorrect username/password

A common cause of Sftp error 10058 is an authentication failure. We remedied the failed authentication by resetting and reusing the exact password or user name.

The majority of customers seek support for the 10058 sftp error caused by an invalid password or user name.

When transferring the file via sftp, one customer encountered the same issue. Reviewing the ssh logs revealed that the error was caused by a failed authentication.

For CentOS and RHEL servers, the logs are examined at

/var/log/secure

Since the client's server was Ubuntu, we examined the logs at:

/var/log/auth.log

In this instance, the client utilized password-based authentication. Therefore, we requested that the user verify the key. The issue was fixed after the password was reset.

1. Incorrect FTP settings

The error will also lead to incorrect FTP configuration/settings.

Another customer recently approached us with a similar error. On further investigation, we determined that the issue was caused by incorrect FileZilla settings (FTP client). We assisted the client in ensuring that his FTP client's settings were accurate.

1. Launch the FTP client's settings tab.

2. Then select the authentication tab.

3. After that, uncheck the auto-login option.

4. Finally, Verify password authentication.

However, because he was using an older version of FileZilla, the customer was unable to locate these settings options. We advised the customer to upgrade to the most recent version of FileZilla. Following the upgrade, we adjusted the settings.

The user's final attempt to transfer the file via SFTP was successful.