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Secure FTPS

What is FTPS?

Commonly referred to as FTP/SSL, FTPS is a name used to encompass a number of ways in which FTP client and server software can perform secure file transfers. Each way involves the use of an SSL/TLS layer below the standard FTP protocol to encrypt the control and/or data channels .

Do I need FTPS?

This feature is for those users that need SSL-secure connections while using third-party FTP client software. Often these users also wish to automate transfers and that is where the third party software comes in.

Is FTP Today's FTPS implementation compatible with all FTPS client software?

Our implementation is fully TLS/SSL compliant , so it is compatible with any software that is also compliant (designed and coded to RFC specifications). There are also different methods of FTPS configuration. The most common methodologies of applying FTP and SSL are:

• AUTH TLS, Explicit FTPS or FTPES, named for the command issued to indicate that TLS security should be used. This is the preferred method according to RFC 4217. The client connects to the server, but requests that TLS security be used and performs the appropriate handshake before sending any sensitive data (username, password and data files).
• AUTH as defined in RFC 2228
• Implicit FTPS

With this $10 per month add-on, your site will be compatible with all current methods of FTPS described above. That should cover every FTPS client software on the market today.

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