FTP files to FTP server using Internet Explorer

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a protocol which we use to transfer files around. It can be either ASCII or BINARY format, most Operating system would come with a command line client. Command line clients are less user friendly and in the time of emergency, you can use the Internet Explorer which also able to act as a FTP client.

You just require to paste in the FTP address in the address bar, and Internet Explorer will recognize the “ftp” keyword

ftp://username:password@ftpserver.com/

The option of “FTP Folder View” should be also enable via the Internet Explorer advance option

1. Start Internet Explorer.
2. Click Tools, and then click Internet Options.
3. Click the Advanced tab.
4. Under Browsing, Click to select the Enable FTP folder view (outside of Internet Explorer) check box, and then click OK.

Now you can COPY and PASTE files over to the FTP server.

RFC 959 [LINK]

MS Knowledgebase [LINK]

May 5, 2011 | Filed Under Tech | Leave a Comment 
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