File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is used to transfer data from one computer to another over the Internet, or through a network. It is a commonly used protocol for exchanging files over any network that supports the TCP/IP protocol, such as the Internet or an Intranet.

With the FTP server software and the FTP client software connected, a number of file manipulation operations are available such as uploading files to the server, download files from the server, rename or delete files on the server and so on. Virtually, every computer platform supports FTP.

• Supported by virtually every computer platform

• Numerous file manipulation operations

• Applicable for both Internet and Intranet