File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to transfer files between a client and server over a TCP/IP-based network, such as the Internet. It is widely used for uploading and downloading files to and from websites and servers, but lacks built-in security features, leading to the development of secure alternatives like SFTP and FTPS.

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to transfer files between a client and server over a TCP-based network, such as the Internet. It provides a way to upload, download, and manage files on a remote server, but it lacks encryption, making it less secure compared to modern alternatives like SFTP and FTPS.

File Transfer Protocol

FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is a standard network protocol used to transfer files from one host to another over a TCP-based network such as the Internet. It operates in a client-server model and is often used to upload files to a server or download files from a server, though it lacks the security features of more modern protocols like SFTP or FTPS.

standard network protocol

transfer files

client and server

TCP/IP-based network

Internet

Uploading Files

downloading files

websites and servers

Security features are mechanisms designed to protect data, systems, and networks from unauthorized access, misuse, or harm. They encompass a range of technologies and practices that ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

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