FTP: File Transfer Protocol

Popular network protocol used to transfer files between computers

Technical Details:
Port: 21
Protocol: TCP
Introduction Date: 1971
Encrypted: Optional (FTP-S)
Vendor: Open

Uses:
- Transferring large files across networks and the internet
- Scripted and automated file transfers, ie saving backups to a remote server
- Extremely compatible between different operating systems and programs

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