How to Transfer a File Using FTP

You need an Internet connection to use FTP on your computer.

FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. FTP is a secure way to transfer files over the Internet. It is typically used by webmasters who are creating Web pages and then uploading the pages to a domain name, which makes the website display for Internet users. Files can be transferred back and forth with FTP. While an FTP address does resemble a Web address, you need to have a FTP client in order to have access to a FTP address.

Instructions

1. Go online to the Net2FTP website to transfer via FTP. This site is a free online FTP client that you can use anywhere you have an Internet connection. Just enter in your server address, user name and password to start transferring files. This FTP client only allows one file transfer at a time.

2. Download and install FileZilla to your computer if you want to have a FTP client on your computer. FileZilla is free and works with Windows and Mac computers. Just enter in your server address, user name and password to start transferring files. With FileZilla, you can transfer multiple files at the same time.

3. Purchase a version of CuteFTP if you prefer to pay for a FTP client with more security. CuteFTP is available for Windows and Mac. Versions available as of August 2010 are CuteFTP Lite, CuteFTP Home, CuteFTP Pro and CuteFTP Mac Pro. As of August 2010, prices start at $24.99. Just enter in your server address, user name and password to start transferring files. Multiple files can be transferred with any of the CuteFTP versions.

References

• File Transfer Planet: FTP New User Guide
• FileZilla Project: Using FileZilla

Resources

• Net2FTP: Web-based FTP client
• FileZilla: Free FTP client
• Globalscape: CuteFTP