FTP is the abbreviation of File Transfer Protocol and means Turkish File Transfer Protocol. It is a protocol that allows file transfer over the Internet. FTP is used to upload files to the server that hosts the files of websites or to download files from the server.

How to Use FTP?

To use FTP, you need an FTP client program. Operating systems such as Windows, macOS, and Linux have built-in FTP clients. You can also use third-party FTP clients such as FileZilla, WinSCP, and Cyberduck.

Information Required to Use FTP:

• Server Address: The IP address or URL of the server you want to transfer files to.
• Username: The username you will use to access the server.
• Password: The password you will use with your username.
• Port: The port number used by the FTP server (usually 21).

Transferring Files with FTP:

1. Open the FTP client program.
2. Enter the server address, username, password, and port.
3. Click the Connect button.
4. To upload files to the server, select the files on your local computer and click the Upload button.
5. To download files from the server, select the files on the server and click the Download button.

FTP Security:

FTP is not a secure protocol by default. Therefore, it is important that you do not share your username and password with anyone when using FTP. You can also choose to use secure FTP protocols such as FTPS and SFTP.

FTP Alternatives:

Here are some protocols you can use as alternatives to FTP:

• SCP: Secure Copy is a protocol used for secure file transfer.
• SFTP: SSH File Transfer Protocol is a protocol used for secure file transfer over SSH.