{"id":814,"date":"2021-10-11T11:51:02","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T10:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/?p=814"},"modified":"2026-01-09T13:05:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T11:05:07","slug":"how-to-connect-to-ftp-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-to-ftp-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Connect to FTP Server: Basic Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An FTP server is used to exchange files over the Internet or a local computer network. It is characterized by certain features &#8211; the use of a separate channel for each connection, support for the binary and text mode of information transfer, and the need for user authentication. Most often, an <a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/dedicated\/hosting-for-files\/\">FTP server<\/a> is used for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transfer of personal files;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exchange of corporate data;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transfer of website content to the server of the hosting company.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecting to an ftp server (remote file transfer protocol) is most often carried out using third-party programs for various purposes and built-in tools. You can work with them only if you use FTP clients. Detailed information on the topic with step-by-step instructions in this article!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>FTP server access credentials<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to connect to the <a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/dedicated\/hosting-for-files\/\">FTP server<\/a>, it is imperative that you use the correct data. After you go through the registration process, you will receive an email with the data required to connect. To gain access to the server, you will need such information &#8211; login, password, link to FTP server and port.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to connect to FTP via Windows Explorer<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to access ftp server through explorer? We recommend that you follow our recommendations, then everything will definitely work out! If you are using Windows 10, no additional system installations are required. Open the system file manager and right-click to exit to the context menu. Select &#8220;Add a network location&#8221;:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_160921_ZeCKTfh8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1839\" src=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_160921_ZeCKTfh8.png\" alt=\"Network Environment\" width=\"867\" height=\"713\" \/ title=\"How to Connect to FTP Server: Basic Methods - Image 1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then the Add Network Location window will open. Click on the &#8220;Next&#8221; button:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_160921_GCNjW52p.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1841\" src=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_160921_GCNjW52p.png\" alt=\"Next\" width=\"592\" height=\"492\" \/ title=\"How to Connect to FTP Server: Basic Methods - Image 2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We select the further location of the file. Click &#8220;Next&#8221; again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the window that appears, specify the link to the network resource to which you plan to connect. Be sure to follow the specified format. In this field, marked in red in the picture, enter the link:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_gDmLtWfX.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1843\" src=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_gDmLtWfX.png\" alt=\"location\" width=\"602\" height=\"501\" \/ title=\"How to Connect to FTP Server: Basic Methods - Image 3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter a custom name in the field. In this case, you do not need to enter the password in advance, it will only be needed when connecting. Some hosts have an anonymous login option. This is how it looks:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_nJJA_Yi4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1844 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_nJJA_Yi4.png\" alt=\"credentials\" width=\"590\" height=\"491\" \/ title=\"How to Connect to FTP Server: Basic Methods - Image 4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything is almost ready! At the end, be sure to give a name to the network environment by entering it in the appropriate line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecting to ftp via explorer is over! You can proceed to work with the server. Some users who are running Windows 7 or 10 may not always be able to find where the new network connection is. We answer this question: in &#8220;Network locations&#8221;, section &#8220;This computer&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then you need to connect by opening the connection you just created. In the small window that opens, enter the password.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After entering the data, the server folder will open. You can get to work!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people are interested in how MacOS connects to the ftp server. Let&#8217;s consider the issue of connecting via macOS in stages:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: From the Finder Menu Bar, select Go&gt; Connect to server:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/Screen-Shot-2021-09-16-at-12.02.19-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1846\" src=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/Screen-Shot-2021-09-16-at-12.02.19-1.jpg\" alt=\"Connect to server\" width=\"700\" height=\"456\" \/ title=\"How to Connect to FTP Server: Basic Methods - Image 5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage 2. Enter the server address in the line, click the &#8220;+&#8221; button, and then &#8211; &#8220;Connect&#8221;:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/Screen-Shot-2021-09-16-at-12.03.48.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1847\" src=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/Screen-Shot-2021-09-16-at-12.03.48.jpg\" alt=\"Connect\" width=\"1076\" height=\"571\" \/ title=\"How to Connect to FTP Server: Basic Methods - Image 6\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage 3. Next, to go to the ftp host MacOS, you need to enter your username, password and click &#8220;Connect&#8221;:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_Kvhe4odU.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1848\" src=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_Kvhe4odU.png\" alt=\"FTP Connect\" width=\"879\" height=\"578\" \/ title=\"How to Connect to FTP Server: Basic Methods - Image 7\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything is ready, you can get to work!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Connecting via the Windows command line<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecting to ftp via the command line is not the most convenient way. Please note that you will have to manually enter commands for uploading documents, downloading and opening folders. Stick to the following algorithm:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the ftp command. Press &#8220;Enter&#8221; to confirm the action.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set the command ftp_hostname.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your username or log in anonymously. To do this, enter Anonymous.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type in your password. If you are logged in as Anonymous, leave the password field blank. Press &#8220;Enter&#8221; again.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The entire sequence of actions is shown in the screenshot:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_iQUp9utG.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1850\" src=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_iQUp9utG.png\" alt=\"Connecting via the Windows command line\" width=\"721\" height=\"397\" \/ title=\"How to Connect to FTP Server: Basic Methods - Image 8\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding how to access ftp using the command line, let&#8217;s dwell on the commands in more detail, since many people have problems with them:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dir &#8211; view the contents of the server;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cd &#8220;folder_name&#8221; &#8211; opening the specified folder;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">put &#8220;path_to_file&#8221; &#8211; uploading a document from the computer to the server.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get &#8220;file_name.format&#8221; &#8211; download from the host to the computer;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quit &#8211; disconnect from FTP.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FTP &#8211; connection through any browser<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>FTP connection through any browser<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to ftp through a browser of any operating system is not the safest and most convenient way, because some of the necessary functions will remain unavailable. Therefore, it is best to use special programs such as Total Commander or FileZilla.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To connect to ftp through a browser, you need the following data:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">login;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">password;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Server IP address.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where can I get this data? We remind you that they will definitely be indicated in the letter that will come to your e-mail after you order the virtual server rental service. Sometimes people are faced with the fact that there is no letter in the mail. We recommend not to panic in advance, but to check your spam folder. If no access data is found there, be sure to contact customer support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s consider an ftp connection through a browser step by step:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step one. Open your browser.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step two. Enter ftp:\/\/login:password@server ip_address into the address bar. It should look something like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/unnamed-13.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1851\" src=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/unnamed-13.png\" alt=\"connect to ftp through a browser\" width=\"512\" height=\"32\" \/ title=\"How to Connect to FTP Server: Basic Methods - Image 9\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step three. Press the Enter button. Then a window should open where you need to enter your username and password. Then click &#8220;Login&#8221;. The root folder of the server with the files should appear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything is ready, the connection through one of the Internet browsers was successful and you can start working with files!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to connect to FTP using FileZilla<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filezilla ftp connection is one of the simplest and most convenient. This program is the most recommended and demanded FTP client. You can connect to it regardless of which operating system is installed on your computer. You need to download this free application on the official website. Just select the option you want and wait for the software to load:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_pE7bRkZU.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1853\" src=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_pE7bRkZU.png\" alt=\"Filezilla\" width=\"1350\" height=\"385\" \/ title=\"How to Connect to FTP Server: Basic Methods - Image 10\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to connect to ftp server via filezilla? After downloading, install the application by entering the following information in the top panel:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host (link to FTP server or address).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User login (it will be sent to your email beforehand).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Password.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Port. We recommend leaving this field blank or setting the value to 21.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After filling in the required fields, click on the &#8220;Quick Connection&#8221; button:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_rZjk0z8n.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1854\" src=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_rZjk0z8n.png\" alt=\"How to connect to ftp server via filezilla\" width=\"872\" height=\"705\" \/ title=\"How to Connect to FTP Server: Basic Methods - Image 11\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the directory is open, proceed to download and start downloading the required files. In order not to enter different connection data, we recommend using a site manager. It is available in the File menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to log into FTP server through Total Commander<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connection to FTP via total commander is one of the most popular types of connection. To get started, download this free program from the official website and install it on your work computer. Next, open the application and go to the &#8220;Network&#8221; section, where you need to select the &#8220;Connect to FTP server&#8221; tab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual information on the topic is displayed in the screenshot:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_TG3NPHmA.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1855\" src=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_TG3NPHmA.jpg\" alt=\"Total Commander\" width=\"690\" height=\"467\" \/ title=\"How to Connect to FTP Server: Basic Methods - Image 12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next thing to do is to click on the &#8220;Add&#8221; button. Then &#8211; enter the host name, the name of the new connection, account, password. Save all this information by clicking on &#8220;OK&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_aAQUnx9M.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1856\" src=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_aAQUnx9M.png\" alt=\" new connection\" width=\"856\" height=\"406\" \/ title=\"How to Connect to FTP Server: Basic Methods - Image 13\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new connection must be reflected in the list. Connect to the server:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_jk8-wv3L.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1857\" src=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/minio.php?2021\/09\/DL_170921_jk8-wv3L.png\" alt=\"Connect to the server\" width=\"468\" height=\"361\" \/ title=\"How to Connect to FTP Server: Basic Methods - Image 14\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How to connect to FTP server via Linux terminal<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecting to ftp via the linux command line is quite common among users. The sequence of steps is the same as when using Windows. First you need to type the ftp command, and then activate it by pressing the &#8220;Enter&#8221; button. Write open link_to_host, not forgetting to specify the password and login.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s take a closer look at examples of available options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get &#8211; download the file;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mget &#8211; download a document in a specific format;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mput &#8211; upload several documents of the same format;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mkdir &#8211; create a new directory;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rmdir &#8211; remove a directory;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delete &#8211; delete a file;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">close &#8211; exit the current session;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bye &#8211; exit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to log into ftp linux using a different method? Let&#8217;s consider the algorithm of actions step by step. Step one First, install the required package:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>sudo apt-get install curlftpfs<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step two. Granting rights to a specific folder:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>sudo chmod 777 ~\/ftp<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step three. Mount ftp directory:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>sudo curlftpfs -o allow_other ftp:\/\/user: password@server.ru \/home\/virtdiver\/ftp\/<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step four. To unmount the folder, use the command:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>sudo umount ~\/ftp<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusions<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FTP server is the best solution for cloud storage, file sharing, and driver archives. If you use the services of a reliable company that provides <a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/dedicated\/\">dedicated servers<\/a> for rent, then fast download speed and stability are guaranteed. You can rent FTP storage from Unihost, which can be connected from anywhere in the world around the clock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why are <a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/vps\/\">virtual servers from Unihost<\/a> so beneficial? Consider the main benefits that each of our clients receives:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote access option via IPMI to perform monitoring and inventory functions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to control the processor directly from your personal account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guaranteed unlimited traffic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Huge selection of configurations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possibility to select the geolocation of the server.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summing up, we note that it is quite simple to connect to the <a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/dedicated\/hosting-for-files\/\">FTP server<\/a>, for this there are special methods for different operating systems. 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