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What is the difference between FTP, FTPS, and SFTP?
Learn the differences between FTP, FTPS, and SFTP: simple file transfers, secured by SSL/TLS or SSH, each with specific security advantages.
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FTP is an acronym for File Transfer Protocol and through it, users can transfer files.
FTPS or FTP Secure uses the same FTP protocol but the data transfer is secured through SSL/TLS.
SFTP or SSH Secure File Transfer Protocol ensures a secure data transfer through the SSH protocol and benefits from both the security and the authentication functionality of the SSH protocol.