FTP - Overview
Matthew Gabriel
Last Update 6 ay önce
File Transfer Protocol, FTP, is an easy method of moving files to and from a server and provides greater file management flexibility than the default WordPress uploader.
FTP transfers can be accomplished in three ways:
- FTP clients – Applications specifically designed to conduct file transfers.
- Command line FTP (Advanced) – Remotely connecting a computer to a server and issuing commands from the command line. Requires knowledge of the WordPress command line interface, wp-cli.
- Browser FTP – Connecting to a server and managing files over the internet. Speed, reliability and other limitations makes browser FTP the least efficient method.
This guide specifically covers using FTP clients, and does not explore command line FTP or browser FTP.
Secure FTP
FTP, alone, is not a secure method of transferring data, so most hosts use a variety of encryption tools and security protocols to protect FTP transfers. All FTP activity for SWS hosted sites requires an SFTP or SSH user and all data passes through the Secure Shell (SSH).
Members with sites hosted elsewhere should inquire with their hosting providers regarding the type of FTP security they provide.