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What is File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and What Does It Do?

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Liquid Web

Category: Hosting Basics | Tags: Cloud Sites, File Manager, File Transfer, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Files, FTP, FTPS, Linux. SCP, SFTP, Tutorial, Windows

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People often use terms like "send file via FTP," "FTP server," and "FTP account." If these terms are unfamiliar and you ask yourself "what is FTP, anyway?" this article will provide some clarity. Learn the basic concepts of data transfer protocols in very simple terms. You will be able to answer the question, "what is FTP?" when asked in a job interview or by colleagues and friends.

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