Use FileZilla to transfer files via FTP

Step 1: Download and installation

1. Download FileZilla:

   • Go to the official FileZilla website:

   FileZilla
   • Click the "Download FileZilla Client" button.

2. Install FileZilla:

   • Open the downloaded file to launch the installer.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to install FileZilla on your computer. Installation is fairly standard: accept the license terms, choose the installation location, etc.

Step 2: Configure FileZilla

1. Launch FileZilla:

   • After installation, launch FileZilla.

2. Add a new site:

   • In the main menu, click "File" then "Site Manager".
   • Click "New site" and give it a name (for example, "MyWebsite").

3. Configure connection settings:

   • Host: Enter the FTP server address (this could be an IP address or a domain name).
   • Port: The default port for FTP is 21 and 22 for SFTP.
   • Protocol: Select "FTP - File Transfer Protocol" or "SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol" depending on what your server uses.
   • Encryption: Choose "Use plain FTP" or "Require explicit FTP over TLS if available" depending on the required security level.
   • Logon Type: Choose "Normal".
   • User: Enter your FTP username.
   • Password: Enter your FTP password.

4. Save and connect:

   • Click "Connect" to save the settings and connect to the server.

Step 3: File transfer

1. FileZilla interface:

   • The FileZilla window is split into two main parts:
     • Local panel (left): Shows the files and folders on your computer.
     • Remote panel (right): Shows the files and folders on the server.

2. Navigate directories:

   • Use the local and remote panels to browse the respective directories. You can double-click folders to open them.

3. Transfer files:

   • To download a file from the server to your computer, select the file in the remote panel, right-click and choose "Download".
   • To upload a file from your computer to the server, select the file in the local panel, right-click and choose "Upload".

4. Monitor transfers:

   • At the bottom of the FileZilla window, you can see the status of ongoing transfers, queued files, and transfer history.

Step 4: File management

1. Create directories:

   • You can create new folders on the server by right-clicking in the remote panel and selecting "Create directory".

2. Rename or delete files:

   • Right-click a file or folder and choose "Rename" or "Delete" as needed.

3. Change file permissions:

   • Right-click a file or folder and choose "File permissions". You can set read, write, and execute permissions for the owner, group, and others.

Step 5: Advanced usage

1. Advanced settings:

   • FileZilla offers many advanced options that you can configure in the "Edit" menu then "Settings". For example, you can set transfer speed limits, connection settings, etc.

2. Using favorites:

   • You can add frequently used sites in the "Site Manager" for quick access.