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Category: FTP

  • How to transfer and download files using FTP

    Learn how to download from FTP using graphical clients or the command line. Understand your options and explore secure alternatives like SFTP, FTPS and MFT.

  • How to set up an FTP scheduler for windows

    Scheduled file transfers offer significant operational, strategic and technical benefits. They allow your IT staff to save time and improve productivity. They also help ensure that data transfers for time-sensitive business processes are consistently…

  • What is an FTP site?

    An FTP site is a server that enables you to upload and dropdown#toggle” data-dropdown-placement-param=”top” data-term-id=”292785099″>File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Many people use FTP sites to move dropdown#toggle” data-dropdown-placement-param=”top” data-term-id=”292785111″>large files or numerous files from one…

  • AS2 vs SFTP—What’s the difference?

    AS2, used for direct B2B exchanges like EDI over HTTP/S, emphasizes encryption, authentication, and non-repudiation with MDN receipts. SFTP, functioning over SSH, provides a secure method for broader file transfer needs, focusing on encryption,…

  • SFTP vs. MFT: Benefits of an MFT solution

    When you first start identifying the right file transfer solution for your organization, you’ll encounter these two acronyms: MFT and SFTP. SFTP stands for SSH file transfer protocol, and SFTP uses Secure Shell (SSH).…

  • Tutorial for working with the FTP command line

    This tutorial is for those who 1) understand the vulnerabilities of FTP but still want to learn how it’s used AND 2) prefer doing things on the FTP command line.

  • Active vs. passive FTP simplified

    dropdown#toggle” data-dropdown-placement-param=”top” data-term-id=”295410482″>File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server runs behind a dropdown#toggle” data-dropdown-placement-param=”top” data-term-id=”295410497″>router, your users may sometimes encounter connectivity issues. One of the most common causes of dropdown#toggle” data-dropdown-placement-param=”top” data-term-id=”295410476″>data connection mode being used.…

  • Protecting your file transfer service from internal threats

    Overview [Last updated: December 2020] Malicious insiders and careless insiders are increasingly posing serious risks to file transfer systems. If nothing is done to mitigate them, these internal threats can cause data loss or,…

  • FTP binary and ASCII transfer types and the case of corrupt files

    When transferring files through the File Transfer Protocol (FTP), you sometimes need to pay attention to the type of file you transfer and the transfer mode used. When these two don’t match, you could…

  • Understanding key differences between FTP, FTPS and SFTP

    When it comes to moving files across networks, not many protocols are as established as File Transfer Protocol (FTP), File Transfer Protocol Secure (FTPS) and Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). Organizations rely on these…

  • Excluding passive IP for internal FTP/S connections to your reverse proxy

    Overview Last time, we tackled the problem system administrators encounter when their passive FTP or FTPS connections have to pass through a NAT firewall or router. A similar problem can happen when you’re dealing…

  • Setting up an FTPS server behind a firewall or NAT for PASV mode data transfers

    It’s never easy to set up an FTP server the moment firewalls get involved. But it gets even more complicated once you start using the secure version of FTP, known as FTPS. In this…

  • What is the FTP/S EPSV command and when do you use it?

    EPSV is a command issued by an FTP/S client to signal the server that it wishes to enter into what is known as Extended Passive Mode. But what is Extended Passive Mode, and when…

  • Setting up a trading partner for automated FTP/S

    Overview As explained in the first section of the article Preparing Trading Partner Servers For SFTP Automation, the process of establishing an automated file transfer can be greatly simplified by employing what is known…

  • Choosing between SSL implicit, explicit, and forced explicit modes

    Overview There will be times when you’ll want to transfer files over a secure connection. One option is to use FTPS (FTP over SSL) which provides data-in-motion encryption through SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). When…

  • Drawbacks of the 4 most popular file transfer methods

    This post was originally published on June 2013 but was last updated on August 16, 2018. Overview Sending someone multi-megabyte or even gigabyte-sized files is getting more common these days. For example, in our…

  • How to do SSL file transfers on JSCAPE MFT server

    Overview In one of my previous posts, I defined what an SSL file transfer is. Today, I’m going to show you how to actually set up an SSL file transfer service on JSCAPE MFT…

  • Setting up a linux FTP server – part 3

    This is Part 3 of our 3-part blog post showing how to set up a Linux FTP Server. Let’s recap what we’ve accomplished so far. In Part 1, you learned how to prep your…

  • Setting up a linux FTP server – part 2

    For those who landed on this page via the search engines, this post is a continuation of our article re Setting up a Linux FTP Server. I suggest you read Part 1 first if…

  • Setting up a linux FTP server – part 1 | JSCAPE MFT server

    Overview on Setting Up a Linux FTP Server In this post, I’ll show you how easy it is to set up a Linux FTP Server using JSCAPE MFT Server. One advantage of using a Java…

  • Video: how to automatically forward files from FTP to SFTP

    In this video tutorial, we’ll show you how to automatically forward FTP uploads to an SFTP server.

  • Updated video: how to add and manage file transfer services

    This video tutorial demonstrates how to add and manage file transfer services like FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, AS2, OFTP, TFTP, AFTP, WebDAV, and WebDAVs, using JSCAPE MFT Server, a highly secure, platform independent…

  • Using windows FTP scripts to automate file transfers

    Before they discovered managed file transfer (MFT), many Microsoft-oriented customers relied on Windows File Transfer Protocol (FTP) scripts to automate their file transfer workflows. Windows FTP scripts enable you to string together a chain…

  • Top 5 FTP alternatives for businesses

    Overview In our last post, we talked about the importance of applying the CIA Triad to enterprise file transfers. Interestingly, one of the most widely used file transfer protocols, FTP, fails to meet the…

  • Mapping FTP, FTPS, or SFTP server drives to samba

    Overview There are a couple of reasons why you’ll want to map file transfer server drives to Samba shares. Maybe your users have existing files on a separate machine that doesn’t have any file…

  • EDI transmission types every trading partner should know

    Overview In order to conduct Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions with a trading partner, businesses need a way of transmitting their EDI messages. Today, we take a look at the most widely used EDI…

  • How to use a windows FTP client for secure downloads

    Despite FTP’s vulnerabilities, many Windows users still use FTP clients for transferring files over the Internet. If you really have to keep using that archaic file transfer protocol, at least do it securely. Here’s…

  • Demystifying SMTP ports: when to use port 25, 587, 465 or 2525

    When you’re tasked with configuring Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) settings to connect to an email server, you need to get two main values right. Otherwise, your email delivery processes will fail. These values…

  • Forwarding files from FTP to an SFTP server with JSCAPE

    JSCAPE is pleased to announce the release of AnyClient 4.2. This release includes several new features and enhancements, highlights of which include:

  • FTP automation without using scripts

    Overview FTP automation is usually achieved by employing scripts or batch files. There’s an easier way to do it.

  • SMTP vs IMAP vs POP3 – knowing the difference

    Overview Your ability to send and receive emails is largely due to 3 TCP protocols: SMTP, IMAP, and POP3. If you’ve got a couple of minutes to spare, now’s a good time to know…

  • Can you identify the port numbers of these 12 file transfer protocols?

    Most of these file transfer protocols should already be running on your network. Can you identify their respective default port numbers?

  • Moving files on the remote server after an automated FTP download

    Overview A couple of weeks ago, I received another interesting query from one of our customers. He was setting up an automated FTP download with one of his trading partners and wanted to know…

  • How to send large files through email – part 4

    Overview We’re now in the last leg of our 4-part series on how to send large files through email. We wrap up this series by showing you how to configure your MFT server so…

  • How to send large files through email – part 3

    Overview: How to Email Large Files with Outlook Welcome to Part 3 of our tutorial on how to send large files through email. Last time, we walked you through the steps of setting up…

  • How to send large files through email – part 2 | JSCAPE MFT server

    Overview We now proceed with Part 2 of our tutorial on how to send large files through email. In Part 1, we introduced you to a secure, reliable, and efficient method of sending big…

  • How to send large files through email with ad hoc file transfer

    Overview: How To Send Large Files Through Email This is the first of what I expect to be a 4-part series of posts detailing how you can send large files through email. Here in…

  • How to send large files over the internet

    Overview In this post, we’ll talk about the best options for sending large files over the Internet. We’ll discuss which scenarios each of these options are most suited for. We’ll also tackle the major…

  • SFTP simplified

    Overview SFTP is a secure method for transferring files between two computers. SFTP can stand for either SSH File Transfer Protocol or Secure File Transfer Protocol. This post will introduce you to the major…

  • Redefining the FTP server

    Overview Your perception of an FTP server may be in need of an overhaul and you probably need to know why.

  • Laws that could impact your choice of file transfer software

    Overview Choosing a file transfer software might seem like a trivial exercise. Any application capable of delivering files to your intended recipient should fit the bill, right? Well, not all the time. If your…

  • How to achieve truly secure FTP — 7 essential tips | JSACPE

    Although plain File Transfer Protocol (FTP) has been the data transfer solution of choice for several decades, it’s no longer fit for today’s business environments. With so many business processes now involving sensitive data,…

  • How to prevent sniffer attacks with encrypted FTP

    Overview A lot of people who often send files love FTP. The File Transfer Protocol allows users to transmit volumes of files over the Internet through uncomplicated FTP clients, some of which are already…

  • What to consider when setting up DMZ’s reverse proxy & firewall

    There are a number of things to consider when setting up the reverse proxy and firewalls in your DMZ. These things are going to have a significant impact on the performance and security not…

  • AnyClient web offers online FTP client

    JSCAPE is pleased to announce the release of AnyClient Web, an intuitive web based file transfer client available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux operating systems. AnyClient Web supports all major file transfer…

  • AnyClient 4.1 released – free FTP client

    JSCAPE is pleased to announce the release of AnyClient 4.1.

  • Guide to HIPAA compliant file transfers – part 2

    Guide to HIPAA Compliant File Transfers – Part 1 In this post, we’ll be talking about the specific standards that lead to HIPAA compliant file transfers. This is a continuation of another post, so…

  • A guide to HIPAA compliant file transfers – part 1

    For some entities in the health care industry, file transfer activities are no longer as simple as before. Measures have to be taken to make sure violations aren’t made against HIPAA. FTP services, perhaps…

  • Secure file transfer with java FTP library

    When two little kids want to exchange a secret, a lot of negotiation is necessary: “Promise you won’t tell? Cross your heart and hope to die?”. When a client and server computer want to…

  • How to transfer files with the java FTP library

    Here’s some philosophy to go with the Secure FTP Factory library. There are some things in life that you should never do unless you feel completely secure. One of them is withdrawing money from…