by iskrend | Nov 13, 2020 | Hosting Basics
One unique characteristic of FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is that it uses two ports in order to facilitate the communication between the client and the server. FTP Port 20 is used to transfer data while FTP Port 21 is used by the server to listen for commands from the...
by iskrend | Nov 10, 2020 | Hosting Basics
FTP over SSH enables the secure transmission of files across the web. It works by first establishing an SSH tunnel between the client and the server. Once an SSH tunnel has been established, it is used by the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to send data back and forth....
by iskrend | Nov 6, 2020 | Hosting Basics
Web FTP, also known as Online FTP, is a type of FTP client software that runs directly in your web browser. Thanks to Web FTP clients, you can transfer and manipulate files using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) without installing any software on your computer....
by iskrend | Nov 3, 2020 | Hosting Basics
HTTP is short for Hypertext Transfer Protocol and offers a standardized set of rules for data transfer across the web. If a client and a server communicate through HTTP, the information is transmitted in an unsecure manner. You can find out whether you are using HTTP...
by iskrend | Oct 30, 2020 | Hosting Basics
You can think of FTP client software just like any other application that you have installed on your computers, like your web browser, a multimedia player, or your favorite game. FTP clients can differ in several aspects, such as whether they have a graphical user...
