SFTP (which stands for SSH File Transfer Protocol or Secure File Transfer Protocol) is a transfer protocol that can be used to exchange information between two remote computers. Unlike the original...
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What Is an FTP Port?
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...
What Is FTP Over SSH and Should I Use It?
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...
What Is Web FTP and Should I Use It?
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...
What Is the Difference Between HTTP and HTTPS?
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...
What Is an FTP Client?
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...
What Is an FTP Server?
An FTP server has two main meanings. It can either refer to the physical computer that is housing your website files and is allowing you to edit them. Or, an FTP server can refer to the application...
What Is HTTPS?
HTTPS is much more secure than HTTP. When you connect to an HTTPS-secured server—secure sites like your bank’s will automatically redirect you to HTTPS—your web browser checks the website’s security...
What Is HTTP?
HTTP or Hypertext Transfer Protocol is a set of rules that web browsers and servers follow in order to exchange information. HTTP is a TCP/IP-based protocol and is suitable for the transmission of...
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