FileZilla: An Open Source FTP Client and Server Software

FileZilla is an award winning, Open Source, very powerful and feature rich FTP/SFTP client. If you are looking for a FREE FTP client and manage ftp file transfer for small websites, then FileZilla is what you should be looking for. It also supports SFTP for transferring confidential and sensitive information over the net to your ftp hosting account.

What are its features?

Supported Operating System are: 32-bit MS Windows (NT/2000/XP), Win2K, WinXP.

FileZilla comes with a site manager with folders that lets you create a list of all your ftp hosts and their respective login credentials too. It has upload/download resume support [provided your ftp hosting company supports it on the ftp server] and can automatically detect connection timeouts. For those who would like to limit the speed of file transfer, FileZilla has a `speed limit rule` feature which limits speed of file transfer depending on the day and time of the week. If you are behind a proxy/firewall, the ftp software can be configured to use a proxy server for ftp file transfer. It supports `drag & drop` and uploads/downloads can be queued for bulk transfer.

FileZilla Server

Another product under FileZilla project is its ftp server software. FileZilla Server is also FREE and reliable FTP server software. Those who are looking for offering their own ftp hosting or set up a ftp library, FileZilla’s ftp server software may suffice their requirements.

Overall, for people who manage file transfers for small websites, FileZilla does the job very well.

Download FileZilla client and server software @ [http://sourceforge.net/projects/filezilla/]

FileZilla Documentation is available @ [http://filezilla.sourceforge.net/documentation/]