File Transfer Protocol (FTP) allows you to connect to an FTP server to view the contents of the information. Exchange of data on ftp is much faster than connection via http-protocol, due to its advantageous use for downloading huge files (gaming, movies, programs). FTP is actively used by Web masters to download information to FTP-servers, and using FTP-programs. They can serve as a Web browser, and special programs CuteFTP, FAR and many others. In some HTML editors built-in FTP client, such as Home Site, Adobe Dreamweaver. The ftp protocol is created on a client-server architecture using various network connections when exchanging information and client data with the server. When connecting to ftp, users are granted authentication (login and password). Data exchange is carried out over TCP/IP network protocols, but for this an FTP server must be running, waiting for external requests.
Many people think that ftp is only downloading, downloading movies, music, but it can be used for other files. The main purpose of FTP in practice is only for uploading information to a remote server, since downloading files is much more convenient for the browser. In cases where FTP does not respond, you need to check the properties of FireWall. There is a possibility of normal functioning only in the use of the browser. In this case, you need to choose a hosting that allows you to download files not only via FTP, but with other options, such as e-mail or a special form. A server of this type, as a rule, has a manual for downloading files.
If you want to work with the FTP protocol, the first step is to choose a reliable and high-quality FTP server that will allow you to manage the necessary types of files in full. To common files, if any, you must provide anonymous access to FTP. The administrator must have full access to all the information available on the server.
