What is FTP?

FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, which is a standard Network protocol used for transferring files from one host to another over a network that is TCP based such as the internet.  FTP server is software that is normally a html application that is used to run the File Transfer Protocol (FTP), which is the protocol for exchanging files over the Internet. FTP is normally built on a client-server structural design, which uses separate control and data connections between the client and the server.  FTP is a program that is used widely by computer users to enable them exchange files effectively.

A computer that receives an FTP connection is called an FTP server while the deigned software that is used to transfer files back-and-forth from one computer to another over the Internet is the FTP client. It is normally installed on a computer and can be used only when there is an Internet connection. FileZilla, CuteFTP or SmartFTP are just but some of the FTP client programs. With this program uploading and downloading a file becomes an easy task. With FileZilla, it is a secure way of transferring files such as videos, mp3 files without worrying. Support is available through their forums, the wiki and the bug and feature request trackers.

Furthermore, FTP clients have extra features that can be useful to the user. For example, a download that did not finish successfully because one reason or another can be resumed, especially in the instance of slow internet connections. Nevertheless, FTP program uses go a long way, especially for website users or owners to upload, ensures secure uploading of files, and can be used to.