How to Transfer SFTP Files on Linux. File Transfer Protocol client applications let you to transfer files back and forth between your computer and another computer running an FTP server application.

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However, FTP can become the bane of existence for the admins who must keep these services secure and operational. Poorly secured FTP services can often result in a successful attack on a server.

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SFTP implements the SSH (Secure Shell) protocol, which means that unlike FTP, login credentials and data are not sent in the clear — unencrypted back-and-forth between server and client.

FileZilla: Allows file transfer using both FTP and encrypted FTP, such as FTPS (server and client) and SFTP. WinSCP: A free and open-source SFTP file manager for Windows.

Exercise additional caution when using FTP/S. FTP/S uses a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) wrapper around an FTP server or client to encrypt the log-in and data exchanged between them.