BenMillard Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 (edited) Since my site now has about 150 pages, uploading them 12 at a time on CPanel has become rather tiresome. What FTP clients do you guys use and why? Are they hard to manage, are the interfaces quick to use, is the net code reliable, how do different ones stack up against each other, etc. My host has recommended WS_Host but I want to gather as many opinions as I can before making a decision. (EDIT) I have published my review of some FTP clients on Project Cerbera. Edited October 28, 2005 by Cerbera Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waste Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Smart FTP does the trick for me. Interface is clean and straightforward and I have always had every feature I needed. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2693690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Flash FXP. Pity it isn't completely free though. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2693782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jersiq Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Procomm Plus. Costs money, but very easy to use, and extremely reliable. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2693788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I use Filezilla. Its free, its very simple to use, and I've had no problem with it. It has a drag and drop feature to upload files, just drop onto the screen and away it uploads, but it doesn't do drag and drop for downloading. Overall I've found it the best I've used. Filezilla Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2693798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlem Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I'd recommend SmartFTP. Features * Secure Connections (TLS / SSL) - 168 bit. - HIPAA compliant. * Windows XP like graphic user interface * Multilingual (more than 20 languages) * IPv6 * On-the-fly Compression (MODE Z) * UTF-8 Support * Drag & Drop * Multiple Connections * Auto reconnect and resume of broken transfers * Verified Transfers (XCRC) * FXP support * Remote Edit * Enhanced NAT/UPnp Support UPnP (Universal Plug and Play), ICS, ICF * Transfer Queue - Scheduling - Uploads/Downloads/FXP - Unlimited simultaneous threads * International Domain Names (IDN) * Proxy / Firewall support SOCKS5, SOCKS4, SOCKS4A, HTTP Proxy Wingate, Winproxy, CSM, Checkpoint FW-1, Raptor * Backup Tool * URL Watcher * Cache Remote Directories * FTP command line * Custom Commands * CHMOD (Properties) * and much more ... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2693804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadyd Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 Until my recent format, i was using WS_FTPle it is a good few years old now but worked perfectly. Its simple, does all you need and nothing more and was the perfect free program. I'm not sure where it can still be downloaded from though. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2693939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlem Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 You can download the latest version at download.com but not the one you mentioned. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2693944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyphonPayne Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 I prefer SmartFTP myself. It's great for the fact that it automatically deletes files in non-empty folders so you can delete the parent folder(s). I'm sure other clients do that too, but I just started using SFTP and just stuck with it. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2694433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaneez Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 Waste: x2 Johnno: sorry Johnno... Harlem: x2 SyphonPayne: x2 Not to sound like some dumbarse noob that keeps multiplying things, but I am a big fan of Smart FTP. I tried every FTP program in the book and when I found out about Smart FTP, I was glued onto it. Download it now! You will not be sorry, Cerb! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2694687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
segosa Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 uploading them 12 at a time on CPanel you ARE joking, right? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2695087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenMillard Posted March 26, 2005 Author Share Posted March 26, 2005 (edited) uploading them 12 at a time on CPanel you ARE joking, right? No! I'm not! That's why I've made this topic! Help me! Ideally the program would be freeware created by an enthusiast, although free versions of commercial software would be alright. Looking at the bug report logs for some of these programs is a bit overwhelming. I think there are fewer bugs in TextStudio than a lot of these "professional" tools, which is really saying something. Drag-drop stuff is really useful because it suits the way I organise my desktop. Not that bothered about flashy interfaces; some of the ones suggested look desperately cluttered. I'll keep reading up about the ones you folks suggest, though. More detail you give the better. Edited October 28, 2005 by Cerbera Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2695146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalpura Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 FlashFXP. A lot of easy to use, useful features. Visually customizable, etc etc. I could go on but I'm out of things to say. Give it a shot, and I'm pretty sure you'll get on with it. Once you go FlashFXP, you won't go any other. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2695256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vALKYR Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 I used to have FlashFXP but now I use SmartFTP ... I don't have a problem with it anyways. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2695270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadyd Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 You can download the latest version at download.com but not the one you mentioned. Yeah, the new version is bloated and with a pretty interface and loads of other for me pointless features. I found a link at last, released Aug 29, 2001 link Seriously, its about as easy to use, basic and small as you can get. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2695330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMT Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 I'm using FileZilla my-self. Does all I want and nothing much more. I didn't get on too well with SmartFTP, it kept cutting out on me, not deleting files and uploading corrupt files. But that was 2 to 3 years ago. So things may have changed since then. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2695333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suction Testicle Man Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 I used to use SmartFTP but it f*cking sucked. I now use FireFTP - the plugin for FireFox. You can open it in a separate widow/tab, and has lots of features. I recommend. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2695906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlackMuffin Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 I don't want to sound like a prick here, but you have everything you need for basic FTP transfers. Go to Start Meny -> Run -> Type in "ftp". You're set to go! If you just type "help" at the prompt, you will find everything you need to know. If a command seems unclear, just type "help <command>". I don't have another FTP client, nor do I need -- hey, what am I saying? I do have another one! In the preffered syntax in 20x6, Keep Read!! If your host is running secure FTP -- and they should -- you could -- and you should -- use PSFTP. It is developed by the people behind PuTTY, which should tell you a bit, and you can get it from here or here (direct link). If you want added flexibility you should put the executable in the windows\ folder so that it can be executed from anywhere in a command shell. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2695933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordDiablo Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 SmartFTP is probably your safest bet cause the trial never really runs out. You just have to deal with the sh*tty pop up ad thing. I myself use CuteFTP. It's rather easy to pick up on. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2697066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmSixTeen Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 I now use FireFTP - the plugin for FireFox. You can open it in a separate widow/tab, and has lots of features. I recommend. <3D The interface is sh*t and it crashes all the time. Only any good because it's handy. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2697096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted March 27, 2005 Share Posted March 27, 2005 I downloaded FileZilla yesterday, and after using it quite a lot, i'd now recommend it to anyone. It isn't bloated, has only the features needed, and is damn fast. Not to mention it being totally free. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2697711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
segosa Posted March 27, 2005 Share Posted March 27, 2005 I use FlashFXP for general FTP, and FileZilla for SFTP/SCP. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2698482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carthorian Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 I use my costum WS-FTP. Nothing special, just kicked out all the stuff I don't need so it only takes 1MB. Simply drag to upload, select startup folders, just your basic program, works Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2702725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svip Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 IglooFTP-PRO helps me do the crap. Quite annoying, but it works. Oh wait. You wouldn't need that. Go for SmartFTP. IglooFTP-PRO is only for Linux. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2702772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibby Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Windows: SmartFTP Mac: Transmit *nix: lftp Only problem I have with SmartFTP is a matter of principle, I used [email protected] to register on their site years ago, and now its a commen recipient of spam, although they never listed it on the site, spammers must have gotten hold of their list of email addresses some other way. Other than that, I've used just about every ftp client there is to be found out there and SmartFTP comes out best for its ease of use, direct use of site features (like when using a GLFTPd ftp site). @Suction Testicle Man: "I used to use SmartFTP but it f*cking sucked." <- reasons? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2706477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HD Rick Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 I don't want to sound like a prick here, but you have everything you need for basic FTP transfers. Go to Start Meny -> Run -> Type in "ftp". You're set to go! If you just type "help" at the prompt, you will find everything you need to know. If a command seems unclear, just type "help <command>". I don't have another FTP client, nor do I need -- hey, what am I saying? I do have another one! In the preffered syntax in 20x6, Keep Read!! If your host is running secure FTP -- and they should -- you could -- and you should -- use PSFTP. It is developed by the people behind PuTTY, which should tell you a bit, and you can get it from here or here (direct link). If you want added flexibility you should put the executable in the windows\ folder so that it can be executed from anywhere in a command shell. As an oldtimer, I use this most often. Old habits die hard I reckon. Plus, I don't have to learn something new when switching between platforms. When I do want a GUI based FTP occasionally, I use LeechFTP. Freeware by a programming enthusiast. Works well for my needs. HD Rick aka Dr.X Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2706735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenMillard Posted March 29, 2005 Author Share Posted March 29, 2005 Bloody hell, a topic I made where nobody insulted me! This is really helpful guys, I didn't even know most of these clients existed. I should be getting some free time during this week since I've now finished up a load of projects I was working on. I'll probably get all of the ones which have been suggested and write a comparative review which I will post in here and, time permitting, which will probably find its way into the Misc area of my site somewhen. Shibby makes a good point about requesting reasons for people's views since sometimes we just get used to clumsy interfaces or the occasional error when we aren't aware that there other programs without such problems. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2707305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y_Less Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I generally just use Internet Explorer (I know I should get the plugin for Firefox) or good old dos - never failed me yet. Dos can even get through the supposed ftp port blocks at school. No other ftp programs can upload there, but dos works fine. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2708697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistie Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 (edited) I use CoreFTP lite. However, this only has useful functions preinstalled for unix/linux servers so if ur on windows you have to program custom commands which can be a problem. Its actually really good and contains: Website Manager Multiple Connections Supported Drag & Drop A choice of ASCII ,Binary and ASCII/Binary Mix Session Management Unix/Linux CHMOD File Permissions Dialogue Quick Connect Function SSL Cerificate Manager Custom File Association Settings Advanced Connection Settings Opional Keep Alive Setting Custom Proxy Settings SSH Ciphers and MAC Algorithm Settings Extension Filters Custom ASCII File Associations Custom Date, Time and Measurement Settings Custom Command Settings Dialogue Edited March 31, 2005 by Twistie Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2711877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenMillard Posted March 31, 2005 Author Share Posted March 31, 2005 (edited) I generally just use Internet Explorer (I know I should get the plugin for Firefox) or good old dos - never failed me yet. Dos can even get through the supposed ftp port blocks at school. No other ftp programs can upload there, but dos works fine.Since my server already had an account set up on it, I decided to try out IE's FTP support. Drag-dropping files straight from an Explorer window into Internet Explorer and them being uploaded straight to the server just blew me away. This is going to save me so much time, I cannot beleive I have only just started to use it! (EDIT) The only major improvement over IE that I could really do with is the ability to upload all hypertext (*.*htm*) and CSS (*.css) files from the website folder and its subfolders on my local machine to the website folder on the server. That would mean I wouldn't have to go through eleven folders, drag-dropping sets of files each time. Anyone seen a program which can do that? Since my site has grown to 167 pages over this week any ways to save time getting it online would be really useful. Edited March 31, 2005 by Cerbera Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/185187-advice-on-ftp-clients/#findComment-2715029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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