What is SFTP?: Difference between revisions

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Secure File Transfer Protocol. A standard method for sending files from one computer to another on TCP/IP networks such as the Internet.

SFTP

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-File Transfer Protocol. A standard method for sending files from one computer to another on TCP/IP networks such as the Internet.
+Secure File Transfer Protocol. A standard method for sending files from one computer to another on TCP/IP networks such as the Internet.
-FTP is also the name of the command used to initiate transfer of files. Anonymous FTP is a common practice which permits users to access some parts of an FTP site without needing an account and password for the site. Access usually is gained by using the username "anonymous" or "ftp". By convention, the user should enter their e-mail address as the password.
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