What is FTP Client?

An FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client is a software application used to transfer files between a local computer and a remote server over a network, typically the Internet. FTP clients are commonly used by web developers, system administrators, and other users who need to upload, download, or manage files on a remote server.

FTP clients provide a user-friendly interface for managing file transfers. They typically allow users to connect to FTP servers by entering the server’s hostname or IP address, along with a username and password for authentication. Once connected, users can navigate directories on the server, upload files from their local computer to the server, download files from the server to their local computer, and perform other file management tasks such as renaming, deleting, and creating directories.

FTP clients may also support additional features such as resuming interrupted transfers, scheduling transfers to occur at specific times, and encrypting data for secure transfers using protocols like FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS) or SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol).

Overall, FTP clients are essential tools for efficiently managing file transfers between local and remote systems.

FTP (file transfer protocol) is an internet protocol that is used for transferring files between client and server over the internet or a computer network. It is similar to other internet protocols like SMTP, which is used for emails, and HTTP, which is used for websites. FTP server enables the functionality of transferring files between server and client. A client connects to the server with credentials and depending upon the permissions it has, it can either read files or upload files to the server as well. In this article, we will see how to set up an FTP server, configure user permissions, configure a firewall, and finally encrypt our FTP traffic with SSL.