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| ====== FTP (File Transfer Protocol) ====== | ====== FTP (File Transfer Protocol) ====== | ||
| - | FTP, being the oldest of the file transfer protocols supported by WinSCP, is most widespread transfer protocol of nowadays. In its basic form it is inherently insecure, sending all data (including passwords) unencrypted. There is also secure variant ([[ftps|FTP over TLS/SSL]]). FTP is functionally inferior to [[sftp|SFTP]]. Also it is less platform independent than later versions of SFTP, mainly in respect to directory listing. | + | The File Transfer Protocol (%%FTP%%) is a network protocol that provides file access, file transfer, and file management functionalities. |
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| + | %%FTP%% is built on a client-server architecture and uses separate control and data connections between the client and the server. %%FTP%% users may authenticate themselves using a clear-text sign-in protocol, normally in the form of a username and password, but can connect anonymously if the server is configured to allow it. For secure transmission that protects the username and password, and encrypts the content, %%FTP%% is often secured with [[ftps|SSL/TLS (FTPS)]]. ((&wikipedia_ref(File_Transfer_Protocol|File Transfer Protocol))) | ||
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| + | ===== [[mode]] Active and Passive Mode ===== | ||
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| + | Learn about [[ftp_modes|FTP connection modes]] (active and passive). | ||
| - | See also [[ftp_codes|FTP server response codes]]. | + | ===== FTP Server Response Codes ===== |
| + | See [[ftp_codes|FTP server response codes]]. | ||