FileZilla is a free and open source FTP (file transfer protocol) utility that enables users to move files between their computer and remote servers using FTP (file transfer protocol). As an effective website management tool, FileZilla helps Web site owners easily transfer files back and forth between servers while also viewing and editing server-based files. Available both as client and server versions with support for multiple languages and interfaces, FileZilla makes managing websites much simpler!
FileZilla’s user interface is user-friendly, with a left panel showing local machine files and a right-panel window showing what is hosted by a hosting server directory. A variety of icons are used to indicate different actions: right-clicking files opens a dropdown menu with options; left-clicking folders opens it so users can manipulate its contents; there are even quick keys which allow instantaneous completion of certain tasks such as canceling current transfers or disconnecting from servers.
To connect to a server, use the Site Manager in the top section of FileZilla window. Alternatively, enter its hostname or IP address into the field below the Site Manager for precise targeting. From Options menu select FTP protocol; other supported protocols include SFTP and FTPS as well. Finally in Client section set your connection threshold before FileZilla decides whether or not it disconnects automatically.
Once connected, navigate to the directory where you wish to place a file and select it from either left panel or drag it from left to right panel – alternatively you may hold down Control (PC) or Command (Mac) key as you select multiple files at once and drag/select them all at once from either panel – alternatively use Transfer Queue dropdown section at bottom screen to choose file or folders to upload and check its status in queue.
FileZilla allows you to quickly compare files on your computer with in-directory server files so you can manage file syncing and edit server-based files easily. Furthermore, FileZilla lets you tab browse between servers, as well as rename files on both the local and remote machine – plus supports almost all file types!
Once your files have been transferred successfully, once they are on both servers and computers you can delete them using FileZilla’s Delete feature in its right panel, or on your computer by selecting them and clicking Delete. Furthermore, you can alter how FileZilla opens various file extensions by going into Options > Preferences and changing File Type Associations section; uncheck “Inherit system’s filetype associations” checkbox so you can assign Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome as the program to open particular types of files instead.