What is FTP?
FTP or File Transfer Protocol, is a simple and secure way to exchange files on the Internet today. we may not be aware of it, we use FTP all the time. When we download our favorite MP3. Online games rely heavily on FTP. Other events like auctions and online trading use FTP to transact business.
What is an FTP Site?
An FTP site is best described as a large filing cabinet.The site does the filing of the files and has the option to label and organize the files how ever they want to.The site also has the option to decide which files to keep locked and which will be for public access.They usually require a designated user name and password for the people they grant access to.
What is an FTP Client?
An FTP Client is a software that is programmed to transfer files between two computers over the Internet. It needs to be installed on your computer and it can only be used with a connection to the Internet.
With these applications, never has file transfer been as easy as dragging-and-dropping files. We are able to send and receive important documents and files in an instant.
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