What is FTP (File Transfer Protocol)?
Posted by ASO Admin on 06 February 2020 07:44 AM
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FTP OverviewFTP or File Transfer Protocol is a commonly used protocol for exchanging files over any network that supports the TCP/IP protocol (such as the Internet or an intranet). Once connected, the customer can do a number of file manipulation operations such as uploading files to the server, download files from the server, rename or delete files on the server and so on. Any software company or individual programmer is able to create FTP server or client software because the protocol is an open standard. Virtually every computer platform supports FTP. This allows any computer connected to a TCP/IP based network to manipulate files on another computer on that network regardless of which operating systems are involved (if the computers permit FTP access). There are many existing FTP client and server programs, and many of these are free. Some examples include: Windows - WinSCP, SmartFTP, FileZilla, Core FTP, AceFTP ​Secure FTP, SFTP and FTPSWe support the following two types of secure FTP. SFTP is SSH FTPSFTP is allowed on most servers, and you can connect with PuTTY or WinSCP over port 22. Please submit a ticket to Support with the request "Enable SSH for my account so I can use SFTP" if you don't already have access.
This login requires your control panel (cPanel) username and password. Other FTP logins you create will not suffice. If you cannot connect, please contact us. FTPS is FTP over SSL or TLSFTPS is allowed on all servers. Please submit a ticket to Support with the request "Enable TLS for FTP."
This login requires your control panel (cPanel) username and password. Other FTP logins you create will not suffice. | |
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