# sshfs > Filesystem client based on SSH. > More information: . - Mount remote directory: `sshfs {{username}}@{{remote_host}}:{{remote_directory}} {{mountpoint}}` - Unmount remote directory: `umount {{mountpoint}}` - Mount remote directory from server with specific port: `sshfs {{username}}@{{remote_host}}:{{remote_directory}} -p {{2222}}` - Use compression: `sshfs {{username}}@{{remote_host}}:{{remote_directory}} -C` - Follow symbolic links: `sshfs -o follow_symlinks {{username}}@{{remote_host}}:{{remote_directory}} {{mountpoint}}`