FTP software

FTP software or File Transfer Protocol Software is a user-friendly interface which provides server connection. The software is used to transfer, update, delete or edit files on server. In terms of web-design and site development FTP software is commonly used to publish site, i.e. upload files required for site launch on server or transfer updated files on server:

While some Hosting Control panels allow uploading files one by one, FTP manager allows transferring bunch of files and folders preserving original folders hierarchy.

User is connected to server with FTP connection details like FTP host name, username, password and port. We strongly recommend contacting your hosting provider in order to receive set of details required.

Basically, there are 2 main types of FTP connection available: FTP and SFTP. SFTP connection is particularly specified by host, usually it requires new port number which is also provided by Host. Below is the list of most popular FTP managers available for download:

FileZilla FTP client

CuteFTP

CyberDuck FTP

Total Commander