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What is FTP, File Transfer Protocol?

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a transfer protocol that allows the uploading and downloading of files between client and server, requiring authentication.

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FTP means File Transfer Protocol
FTP is a connection protocol between a client and server, through which files can be uploaded and downloaded between the client and server.
The connection is made through an FTP client (e.g., WinSCP, SpeedCommander, FileZilla, Cyberduck, etc.), and requires a combination of user and password, information that you receive upon purchasing the hosting package.

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