diff --git a/test/functional/backends/test_netssh_sftp.rb b/test/functional/backends/test_netssh_sftp.rb
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+++ b/test/functional/backends/test_netssh_sftp.rb
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+require 'helper'
+require_relative 'netssh_transfer_tests'
+
+module SSHKit
+  module Backend
+    class TestNetsshSftp < FunctionalTest
+      include NetsshTransferTests
+
+      def setup
+        super
+        SSHKit::Backend::Netssh.configure do |ssh|
+          ssh.transfer_method = :sftp
+        end
+      end
+    end
+  end
+end