FTP

The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used for transmitting files between computers on the Internet.

FTP is an application protocol that uses the Internet’s TCP/IP protocols. FTP is built on a client-server architecture and uses separate control and data connections between the client and the server.

FTP is commonly used for exchanging files between computer accounts, transferring files between an account and a desktop computer or accessing online software archives.

You can use it for downloading software and other files to your computer from other servers.

The FTP credentials necessary to connect to FTP are the following:

• FTP server name;

• FTP username;

• FTP password.

If you do not have these credentials on file please get them from your Hosting Provider.

Ways to connect to FTP:

1. FTP Client – a software used for transferring files to and from a remote computer (i.e. Filezilla, Total Commander, etc.).

   Please refer to this tutorial to find out more about transferring files via FTP.

2. The File Manager Tool in your Hosting Cpanel – you should also get the Hosting Cpanel login from your Hosting Provider.

   Please refer to this tutorial to find out more about transferring files using File Manager.

3. Browser – your Web Browser. You should get the FTP URL and login from your Hosting Provider.

4. Command line – this method is used by more experienced users. Please refer to this source to find out how to connect using this method.