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What is FTP?
FTP or File Transfer Protocol, is a network tool which allows exchanging and manipulating files over a network, like the Internet.
It is built on client-server structure and able to separate client and server applications. FTP is a must for hosting, since you have to upload your site files to your hosting package web space, in order to publish them to the web.
Why do I need to use FTP?
- To promote sharing of files (computer programs and/or data).
- To encourage indirect or implicit use of remote computers.
- To shield a user from variations in file storage systems among different hosts.
- To transfer data reliably, and efficiently.
- To perform web site publishing and/or maintenance.
- To create backups of local or remote files.
Some examples of FTP programs
FileZilla is a free FTP solution and available for both client side and server side. It’s open source software and is distributed free under tems of the GNU General Public Licence.
SmartFTP is an highly secure FTP client which allows to transfer files between local computer and a server on the Internet. It’s a licensed software and home editions price is 36.95 USD)/year.
CoffeeCup Free is a very simple and free FTP client. It allows pausing or canceling transfers aswell.
It is another free FTP client, which is famous for its fast upload and download facility and also supports encryption of SFTP-SSH2 and FTPS-SSL files.
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