file transfer protocol

Thân thiện

A computer technician uses file transfer protocol to upload a document.

Definition

Noun: A standard set of rules (protocol) used for transferring computer files between a client and a server on a computer network, such as the internet.

Usage

This term refers specifically to the communication method used to move files. It is often abbreviated as FTP. It is used as a singular noun. * You need to use file transfer protocol to upload the website data to the server. * The IT department set up an file transfer protocol server for secure internal document sharing. * Many older systems still rely on file transfer protocol for data exchange.

Examples

• "We downloaded the software update via file transfer protocol."
• "For security, the company replaced the anonymous file transfer protocol access with a more secure system."
• "The file transfer protocol connection timed out before the large file could be sent."

Advanced Usage

• "to FTP" (verb, informal): To transfer files using the file transfer protocol.
  • "Can you FTP the latest report to the main server?"
• "FTP site": A server or directory configured to allow access via the file transfer protocol.
  • "The drivers are available for download on the manufacturer's FTP site."

Variants and Related Words

• FTP (noun/verb): The universal abbreviation for file transfer protocol.
• FTPS (noun): File Transfer Protocol Secure, an extension that adds support for cryptographic protocols.
• SFTP (noun): SSH File Transfer Protocol, a secure network protocol for file access and transfer.
• Protocol (noun): A system of rules that govern data exchange.

Synonyms

• File transfer standard
• Data transfer protocol

Related Phrases

• FTP client: A software application used to connect to an FTP server to transfer files.
• FTP server: A computer or software that stores files and makes them available for transfer via FTP.
• Anonymous FTP: A method that allows users to access public files without needing a unique username or password.

Học thuật

Noun

1. protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ftp