FTP (File Transmission Protocol)

This protocol is for exchanging files across the internet, Like how HTTP is for transferring web pages from a server to a browser, FTP works in a similar fashion. A common way in which FTP is used is when a user may download a files from a server or upload one, for example a user may download music from iTunes or upload a home video to YouTube. This protocol is a a very efficient method of transferring data across the internet and gives you control over the transfer process. However there are security flaws as FTP doesn't encrypt any data that is transferred.

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