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FileZilla for Windows

FileZilla Client is a free and open-source FTP, file transfer protocol, a tool that functions with FTPS and SFTP. The intuitive user interface allows people to easily transfer and download files with their devices and hosting accounts within the terms of the GPL: General Public License. For a free FTP and FTPS server, FileZilla offers its server as an open-source service.

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How to use FileZilla ?

To download FileZilla Client, accept the terms and conditions and follow the installation prompts until the software is installed. Upon a successful installation, the FileZilla window will automatically open.

To initiate the FTP solution, users need to link their hosting account to the software. Consumers can connect their site with FileZilla Client in a couple of ways: either by entering four settings within the toolbar or by navigating and entering information within the ‘File’ tab.

Navigate to ‘Host’ within the ‘Quick Connect’ toolbar and enter the domain name or IP address for the website. Upon establishing their hosting provider, people create a username and password; that information is entered into the next two text boxes.

Depending on the hosting platform and whether the user is creating an FTP or an SFTP connection, the numbers 21 or 22 will be entered into the ‘Port’ option. By clicking ‘Quick Connect’ and navigating to the final ‘Status’ line in the window under the toolbar, the FileZilla Client community can view whether their connection status is successful or not.

The second method to link the hosting account is with the ‘Site Manager’ tool. To access this, click on ‘File’ and select ‘Site Manager…’. People can name their site within the left window. Within the ‘General tab’, follow similar steps to the ‘Quick Connect’ prompts: Host, Port, Username, and Password information. ‘Site Manager’ gives users instant access to the ‘Protocol’ option: FTP or SFTP.

FileZilla’s user interface is divided into two main parts. The ‘Local site’ on the left side is where people can view the directories and files located on their local devices. The right side, ‘Remote site’, displays the website directories and files that are stored within the hosting account.

Each side is split into two panels: the bottom panels show the directory content from the corresponding top panels. By clicking on a directory folder in the top window, consumers are able to view the contents within the bottom window.

To upload content from the device to the website, choose the preferred directory on the ‘Remote site’ side for the local file to be loaded into, then navigate to the ‘Local site’ on the left side and find the preferable folder and files to upload. Once located, drag the files from the left ‘Local site’ area to the right ‘Remote site’.