Although operating SDI FTP is considerably easier with a mouse, all the normal functions can be carried out using a standard keyboard.
| Function | Keyboard Shortcut |
| Copy | Ctrl + c |
| Create a new session | Ctrl + n |
| Cut | Ctrl + x |
| Display session settings | Ctrl + enter |
| Download file | Ctrl + d |
| Paste | Ctrl + v |
| Save a session | Ctrl + s |
| Select consecutive files | Alt + Up or Down arrows |
| Select non-consecutive files | Ctrl + Up or Down arrow. Press the Space bar to select a file |
| Switch panes | Tab or Backtab |
| Stop upload or download | Esc |
| Upload file | Ctrl + u |