Easy, portable FTP browsing with FileZilla


h1 August 13th, 2007

screenshot of FileZilla

FileZilla is an FTP browser that is big in features but small in size. This is a must-have for webmasters who want to upload and download files from their FTP servers, but need a simple interface to do so. The application itself is light, and you can even run the program from a USB stick - perfect for the web master on the go.

FileZilla contains the basic tools needed for FTP browsing. This includes the ability to drag and drop files from your computer, upload/download queuing, SSL/TSL secured connections, and timeout detection. It also supports SFTP for encrypted data transfers. The program also has more advanced features such as a Site Manager, support for custom commands, multi-language interfaces, and firewalls. You can also resume unfinished uploads and downloads if your FTP server allows it.

Although the interface is simple enough, beginners to FTP browsing might need a little extra help. The FileZilla Wiki featured on their web site provides all the necessary information you’ll need when installing, configuring, and using the application.

SourceForge has given FileZilla several awards such as Project of the Month in November 2003, and Best Networking Program of 2006.

FileZilla runs on Windows NT4, 2000, and XP.

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