FTP Tutorials and Tips
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is used for connecting to websites or IP addresses via the file transfer protocol, which allows you to transfer (upload/download) files. In this section, you will find detailed FTP tutorials and tips to help you with your file transfer activities.
FTP vs SFTP: What's the Difference?
If you've ever needed to upload or download files from a server, you've probably come across FTP or SFTP. While both serve the same basic function -transferring files between computers- they differ significantly in terms of security and functionality. Understanding these differences is essential for anyone managing websites, servers or cloud storage solutions. Read more...
Posted on 21 May, 2025How To Limit the Maximum File Transfer Size in FTP
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) doesn't have any hard limits on the maximum file size and the maximum number of files for transfers. However, you can still apply a limit to control the file transfer to your server, which I will demonstrate in this tutorial. Read more...
Posted on 14 Oct, 2014What is the Maximum File Size in FTP Transfers?
By default, there is no technical limit on the maximum file size that you can transfer (download/upload) via FTP, but there are a number of factors that may introduce some artificial limits. In this post, I will talk about what they are. Read more...
Posted on 11 Oct, 2014How to Show Hidden Files in FileZilla
In this tutorial, I will quickly demonstrate how to show hidden files that are stored on a server, when you connect to it over FTP via the free file transfer software FileZilla. Read more...
Posted on 29 Aug, 2014