We are assuming your system have stable internet connection because apt command would be downloading FileZilla package from repositories. So, let’s jump into the installation steps, Installation via command Line In this tutorial, we will cover both methods.

Tabbed interface to connect to multiple serversįilezilla client can be installed either via command line or GUI.

Easy to use Site Manager and transfer queue.

Supports resume and transfer of large files >4GB.

Supports FTP, FTP over SSL/TLS (FTPS) and SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP).

FTP stands for “File Transfer Protocol” and it’s a method of uploading and downloading files from a server. In other words, it’s for transferring files between a server and a computer. Now let’s cover how exactly you can use FTP. The first thing you need to do is choose an FTP client. The FTP client will give you an interface to transfer files to and from your site. There are lots of good options, but I always use and recommend FileZilla. It’s free to use and available for Mac, Windows, and Linux.įileZilla has a nice interface and you can save multiple site’s credentials, so it’s a practical choice if you have a few websites. Your web host probably has a free FTP client available within the cPanel as well. That can work fine, but honestly, it’s faster to just open an app like FileZilla installed on your computer than navigating to one inside your hosting dashboard. Regardless of the solution you choose, the steps will be the same, but I’ll be using FileZilla for all the screenshots throughout this tutorial. Start by clicking this icon in the top-left corner of FileZilla to open the Site Manager: In order to access your site, you need a new set of login credentials.Īccessing your site via FTP is different than logging into your WordPress website, so you won’t use the same username and password. Then click the New Site button in the popup that appears.

On the right side of the window, you’ll enter in your access credentials so you can connect to your server.

In total, there are five pieces of information you need to connect to your site via FTP: Once you’ve entered them in, you can click the Connect button at the bottom, but first, let’s talk about those login credentials. Login to your hosting account and look for an FTP menu.

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