File Explorer in FTP Client: If you have a website hosted by an internet service provider, the FTP protocol it is the first to transfer files to the server that hosts your page.
You usually connect with an FTP client, but if you use the service FTP daily, a very good option is to use their File Explorer Windows. Below we will see how you can set up Windows File Explorer for easy transportation ftp.
Adding FTP servers to File Explorer (sometimes called Windows Explorer) is actually a function of the operating system from the days of Windows XP. Since then it has improved and is now a very good choice among exclusive FTP clients.
When you add an FTP server to your File Explorer folder, you'll be able to access the server just like you can access any other folder on your disk. Transferring files is very easy as is sending with a simple copy - pasting.
Add a network location
Open File Explorer (Windows keyboard shortcut + E) and find the This section pc on the sidebar.
In the top menu, next to File, click Computer to open the ribbon menu, and then click Add Network Location.
Continue on the Guide
In the driver's welcome screen, click Next. When prompted where to create the network location, select Select custom network location, and then click Next.
Enter the address of the FTP server
When prompted, type the IP address or domain name of the FTP server.
Be sure to include ftp: // at the beginning, which tells Windows that you want to use FTP.
If the FTP server uses one with a default port for FTP (21), be sure to include it by adding a colon () and the port number.
Example:
ftp://iguru.gr:12345
Enter it name user (optional)
Some FTP servers allow public access, so you won't need to enter a name. But hosting services require a username and a password access.
Then type the name of the FTP so that you can distinguish it from other network areas that exist on the computer you.
File Explorer: Log on to the FTP server
Double-click the FTP name you see in the File Explorer sidebar to link.
Enter your password and choose Save Password if you do not want to type it at any time. Then click Sign in.
If you no longer need the FTP server, you can delete it by right-clicking on it and selecting Delete.
Note: File Explorer can not connect to FTP over SSH (sftp) or Explicit and Implicit FTPS