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FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is one of the most common methods of moving files across the Internet. FTP can be either anonymous or private. An anonymous file transfer does not require either user to log in with a username and password and, as such, it is considered extremely unsafe. In comparison, a private FTP file transfer requires full logins be used by all users. This not only allows for a greater level of security but it also means that access priorities and specifications can be given to each user that does have a log in. One user may be given full privileges with their logon details while another may only be given access to download a single file. Once you have an FTP client it shouldn’t be difficult to find an FTP host. Because it is such a common way to transfer files, and was in use long before the Internet, most hosts do offer this feature. You will be given a username and password that you will use to log onto your server. These details will be given only to you and will only grant you access to the files and folders on that server that belong to your domain. Using FTP hosting allows for simple and quick uploading and downloading of files and pages to and from your host server. FTP is actually a more secure method of transmitting large amounts of data than using email. It is also quicker and more convenient. By using FTP you can prevent hackers, as well as ensure that no malicious software is attached to your transmission. With email this isn’t necessarily the case. Using FTP also means that you can generally provide access to your website files and folders to anyone who might require it. With good FTP hosting you can also restrict the level of access that is granted to each FTP user. |
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