What FTP do you prefer?

**West** · Nov 12th, 2006, 8:23 am

Which FTP client do you prefer to use for uploading/downloading to your server? I personally like LeapFTP, but do not care much others only because I like the feel of Leap and have never cared for others. SmartFTP, I despise because it's too fancy for an FTP, just let it be simple and move on.

**iowadawg** · Nov 12th, 2006, 8:49 am

I have used cute ftp for over a year and a half now with no problems.
It is easy and very simple.
I bought the pro version after using the free version for about 6 months.

Tried just about every known free version out there, plus bought a few.
Worse was the ftp program from coffee cup.

**West** · Nov 12th, 2006, 8:51 am

IowaDawg, I concur. Their HTML editor was wicked horrible too.

**iowadawg** · Nov 12th, 2006, 8:55 am

Forgot about that one!
Yeah, I tried that one on recommendation of a friend.
It was buggy as heck, never worked right.
Took about 3 months to get my money back from that company.

**iowadawg** · Nov 12th, 2006, 9:11 am

Yeah, I actually buy programs here and there.
But the biggies, I get from my son.
Legitimate copies as his company gets licenses for everything by the hundreds and thousands.

**Zap** · Nov 12th, 2006, 9:50 am

I use WS_FTP. I like it. No complaints.

**Colleen** · Nov 12th, 2006, 12:47 pm

WS_FTP Pro here.

Cuteftp is also nice. Never heard of LeapFTP.

**Ohiosweetheart** · Nov 12th, 2006, 1:42 pm

I've used Smart FTP for almost forever

**timsdd** · Nov 12th, 2006, 5:37 pm

absolute ftp for me

**grim** · Nov 12th, 2006, 7:45 pm

Originally Posted by Zap

I use WS_FTP. I like it. No complaints.

That's what I use as well, an OLD version of it.

**noppid** · Nov 13th, 2006, 6:44 am

I use smart FTP. I have forced myself to learn it. I find the queued uploads very handy. No matter what happens, the uploads complete with no intravention on my part.

I have tried others in the past. It's not like I have a preference, I have just gotten used to smart ftp and it gets the job done and does not seem to have any bugs that affect me.

**praveen** · Nov 13th, 2006, 7:13 am

Flash FXP here

**Kaos** · Nov 14th, 2006, 8:55 pm

aceftp for me

*hercules* · Nov 15th, 2006, 2:30 am

I am using FlashFXP. Untill now its working fine and has all features which i need.

I love the FXP feature it has. Saves time and effort.

It is a paid one but worth the amount it costs.

**Big Dan** · Nov 15th, 2006, 6:18 am

FileZilla when I need it

**Colleen** · Nov 16th, 2006, 7:26 am

Originally Posted by Danny Boy

FileZilla when I need it

Must be nice, I use FTP everyday, all day.

mg:

**Big Dan** · Nov 16th, 2006, 7:49 am

"When I need it"= On windows.

I use FTP all day too but I use Gnome's built in client.

**Richie_Ni** · Nov 18th, 2006, 4:41 am

FileZilla FileZilla FileZilla FileZilla FileZilla
I only use FileZilla.Because I like open source programs

**timsdd** · Nov 18th, 2006, 6:55 am

Originally Posted by Richie_Ni

FileZilla FileZilla FileZilla FileZilla FileZilla
I only use FileZilla.Because I like open source programs

OSP's sound good to me, I'm going to give it a shot

**D007** · Nov 18th, 2006, 11:33 pm

Iam using cute ftp and smart ftp

FileZilla ? give me the link to download it, pls

**kiviniar** · Nov 19th, 2006, 4:33 am

I guess, i am the odd one out...

Have never used and FTP to handle my files...hehehe

u c, i have a lot of spare time to waste

After all these recommendations, i guess i will try a few

**Big Dan** · Nov 19th, 2006, 6:24 am

Originally Posted by designer007

Iam using cute ftp and smart ftp

FileZilla ? give me the link to download it, pls

Filezilla

**timsdd** · Nov 19th, 2006, 1:37 pm

Originally Posted by designer007

Iam using cute ftp and smart ftp

FileZilla ? give me the link to download it, pls

I DL'd & installed it but haven't tried it yet.

http://sourceforge.net/project/showf...group_id=21558

**redQueen** · Nov 21st, 2006, 7:10 pm

hmmmm thanks for the link, I was going to look for the download link when I had the time.

I used FileZilla when I was in the office, I currently use WS_FTP no complaints here.

**Ohiosweetheart** · Nov 21st, 2006, 11:09 pm

Originally Posted by kiviniar

I guess, i am the odd one out...

Have never used and FTP to handle my files...hehehe

u c, i have a lot of spare time to waste

This gave me a real good laugh, thanks! lol

**Fastian** · Nov 23rd, 2006, 6:17 am

CuteFTP Pro works fine for me

I also keep looking for alternatives

Going to give a try to FileZilla

**timsdd** · Nov 24th, 2006, 5:42 pm

Originally Posted by Richie_Ni

FileZilla FileZilla FileZilla FileZilla FileZilla
I only use FileZilla.Because I like open source programs

finally tried it and I am loving the FileZilla FileZilla FileZilla FileZilla FileZilla!!!!

**grim** · Nov 24th, 2006, 6:38 pm

Originally Posted by timsdd

finally tried it and I am loving the FileZilla FileZilla FileZilla FileZilla FileZilla!!!!

What's so great about it?

I no longer am using ftp at all, strictly using an SSH program

Love being able to browse the entire server and go to the site I wish to admin w/o logging in from site to site.

**timsdd** · Nov 25th, 2006, 7:55 am

Originally Posted by grim

What's so great about it?

I no longer am using ftp at all, strictly using an SSH program

Love being able to browse the entire server and go to the site I wish to admin w/o logging in from site to site.

A) it's free
B) it works
C) both A&B

D) I'm not qualified to give any real reasons, ask Richie

edit:
P.S. what's an SSH program, is that like A SSH program

I'm sorry, am I being an smart ass?

you're an bright guy, figure it out

**grim** · Nov 25th, 2006, 7:57 am

Originally Posted by timsdd

D) I'm not qualified to give any real reasons,

What good are you then?

**timsdd** · Nov 25th, 2006, 7:59 am

Originally Posted by grim

What good are you then?

1 word: eyecandy

**Colleen** · Nov 25th, 2006, 9:16 am

Originally Posted by grim

What's so great about it?

I no longer am using ftp at all, strictly using an SSH program

Love being able to browse the entire server and go to the site I wish to admin w/o logging in from site to site.

Easier to spy on me and keep an eye on me then?

**grim** · Nov 25th, 2006, 9:19 am

Originally Posted by Kalina

Easier to spy on me and keep an eye on me then?

lol, umm no. I leave your sites alone

I do however download server backups which would have yours in it as well

mg:

**Colleen** · Nov 25th, 2006, 9:23 am

Originally Posted by grim

lol, umm no. I leave your sites alone

I do however download server backups which would have yours in it as well

mg:

mg: lol

**SigSpammer** · Nov 25th, 2006, 10:34 am

What is the SSH program and can you recommend any books on this Grim?

**grim** · Nov 25th, 2006, 10:44 am

Originally Posted by SigSpammer

What is the SSH program and can you recommend any books on this Grim?

No books, I'm a noobie to this

http://winscp.net is a free client I've been using though.

**Richie_Ni** · Nov 30th, 2006, 3:46 am

Originally Posted by grim

What's so great about it?

I no longer am using ftp at all, strictly using an SSH program

Love being able to browse the entire server and go to the site I wish to admin w/o logging in from site to site.

Sounds great..Erm,can you tell me the differences between SSH program and normal FTP programs?

**grim** · Nov 30th, 2006, 7:54 am

Originally Posted by Richie_Ni

Sounds great..Erm,can you tell me the differences between SSH program and normal FTP programs?

Err ummm I'm no expert. FTP usually allows you to simply transfer files to your website.

The SSH client that I use has several different modes, I however can unpack zip files, run server commands, browse my entire server, and more that I couldn't do with most ftp programs.