FTP (File Transfer Protocol) software enables the transfer of files between a computer and a server over the internet. It operates on a client-server architecture, where one computer functions as the server to store data and another serves as the client to upload or request files. Businesses use FTP tools to move large files or high volumes of data among multiple stakeholders. Common use cases include webmaster teams transferring web pages, application files, and images to web servers, as well as IT teams moving data to disaster recovery (DR) sites. Although FTP solutions share similarities with managed file transfer (MFT) software in facilitating data exchange, they differ in their server use and feature set. FTP is a traditional transfer protocol, while SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) provides an alternative with enhanced security through encryption and authentication.
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