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| ===== What is FTP Client? ===== | ===== What is FTP Client? ===== | ||
| - | A FTP client is a software which uses the FTP protocol to transfer files to and from a remote computer. | + | A FTP client is a software which uses the [[ftp|FTP protocol]] to transfer files to and from a remote computer. |
| [[FTP]] is the most widespread transfer protocol used to transfer files from one host to another over the Internet. Basic variant of the protocol is not secure. If you want to transfer files securely, either use secure variant of FTP, the [[FTPS]] or use alternative secure protocol, [[SFTP]]. | [[FTP]] is the most widespread transfer protocol used to transfer files from one host to another over the Internet. Basic variant of the protocol is not secure. If you want to transfer files securely, either use secure variant of FTP, the [[FTPS]] or use alternative secure protocol, [[SFTP]]. | ||