What is FTP?
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) lets you transfer files between your computer and a server.
How does FTP work?
FTP establishes a connection between your computer (the client) and the server. After authentication, you can transfer, delete and organize files.
FTP, FTPS and SFTP
- FTP - the basic protocol, without encryption
- FTPS - FTP with SSL/TLS encryption
- SFTP - secure transfer over SSH
How do you connect to FTP?
To connect you need an FTP client (e.g. FileZilla), a host address, a username and a password, all provided by your hosting provider.
Frequently asked questions
What is FTP?
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard network protocol for transferring files between a computer and a server over the internet.
What is the difference between FTP, FTPS and SFTP?
FTP transfers data without encryption, FTPS adds SSL/TLS encryption, and SFTP uses SSH for secure transfer. SFTP is the most secure.
Which FTP client should I use?
The most popular free FTP clients are FileZilla, WinSCP and Cyberduck. All of them support the FTP, FTPS and SFTP protocols.
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