FTP Client Software

Website Building > Build a website > FTP Client Software Information About FTP Clients, WS FTP, Cute FTP And More The most popular FTP client on the planet is WS_FTP by Ipswitch.com a while ago there was a free version of WS_FTP, WS_FTP LE, but it's been replaces with WS_FTP Home.   What is an FTP Client? FTP stand for file transfer protocol.  FTP is a commonly used protocol for exchanging files over any network that supports the TCP/IP protocol (such as the Internet or an intranet). Since you are trying to build your website online, here is what you need to know about FTP: There are two computers involved in an FTP transfer: The FTP Client is install in your computer at home where you have all your website files ready and you want to UPLOAD them to the internet. The FTP Server is installed in your web hosting company's side listening and waiting for you to connect (with the right credentials of course).  you are assigned a specific directory on your that web server and the FTP client will connect directly to that folder. Once that FTP connection is made, it's just a matter of dragging and dropping your local files to your web hosting directory. Once connected, your FTP client can do a number of file manipulation operations such as uploading files to your web server, download files from the web server, rename or delete files on the server and so on.   Do have to use an FTP Program? No, not necessarily... If you are using frontpage or dreamweaver to build your website online these programs already have their own FTP program built in that will help you upload your website in a jiffy!   Other FTP Clients CuteFTP is a Reliable FTP software for home and enterprise including CuteFTP clients, Secure FTP Server, and managed file transfer solutions based on Enhanced File Core FTP LE is a free secure FTP Client with SSL/TLS, SSH/SFTP, dragdrop, resume/retry, IDN Fastream NETFile FTP/Web Server is a secure, agile and user friendly FTP and HTTP server for Windows. Comments about this topic (0) · No comments yet, be the first to comment Related Website Building Resources: · FTP Client Software · Macromedia Dreamweaver Tutorials · Domain Name Registration · Website Traffic · Web Hosting     Sponsored Links     For more up-to-date information about registration and web hosting, visit the HostPapi Domain registration and web hosting blog. Below is a list of the most recent domain registration and web hosting topics being discussed. Domain Names & Web Hosting Blog 199 Domain Name Registration... Dedicated Servers Vs Virtual Dedicated Server Hosting... Dedicated Hosting Can Save You Money... Dedicated Hosting The Cost Effective Way... How To Establish A Web Presence... Online File Folder Access Your Files Anywhere... How To Combine Social Networking Sites Into One... How To Start A Blog The Easy Way... Social Website Builder... 10 Reasons To Renew Your Domain Name On Time... Renew Your Domain Name Before It's Too Late... Free Web Hosting... Make Money Selling Domain Names... How To Establish A Web Presence... Find Out Who Owns A Domain Name... Buy A Domain With Paypal... How To Establish A Web Presence... Geocities Web Hosting Service Is Closing... What Is A Blogcast?... Make Money Selling Domain Names...