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You are confusing SFTP and FTPS there.

• jussij 9y ago
  So please tell me what is the difference between FTP and SFTP. But before we start to discuss that point lets at least agree SFTP is some sort of FTP protocol over SSL?
  • delroth 9y ago
    It's not, SFTP is a binary protocol using SSH as transport layer. FTPS is plain old FTP over SSL/TLS. They're completely different protocols that have nothing in common except being used to transfer files.
    • jussij 9y ago
      Who knows if this link is accurate: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_Transfer_Protocol https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_Transfer_Protocol But it says: SSH File Transfer Protocol The SSH file transfer protocol (chronologically the second of the two protocols abbreviated SFTP) transfers files and has a similar command set for users, but uses the Secure Shell protocol (SSH) to transfer files. Unlike FTP, it encrypts both commands and data, preventing passwords and sensitive information from being transmitted openly over the network. It cannot interoperate with FTP software. This suggestion this term chronologically the second of the two protocols abbreviated SFTP is duplicitous.