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Hi all,
I want to upload some files to my website. So I am looking for an advanced FTP client software solution designed for ease of use by both novices and professionals. It should be powerful and secure file transfer solution. It should also have total control, security, efficiency, and simplicity. If you people have any idea then please let me know.
Thanks in advance!

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— pick a client by what it actually does, not by brand alone. Replies in this thread covered desktop vs web tools and free vs paid options: emphasized dedicated clients, noted web-based alternatives, mentioned general file-hosting workflows (different use case), and pointed out free choices. Below is a compact, practical checklist and a short test/troubleshoot workflow to help evaluate and configure an "advanced" FTP client safely and reliably.

Features checklist to insist on:

  • Strong secure-protocol support (SFTP and FTPS) and ability to disable plain FTP.
  • SSH key authentication and trusted certificate/fingerprint validation.
  • Resume, queueing, and directory sync/compare with timestamp handling.
  • Scheduling/CLI for automation and scripting hooks.
  • Detailed transfer logs and checksum (MD5/SHA) verification.
  • Passive/active mode toggle, NAT/firewall friendliness, and proxy support.
  • Unicode/UTF-8 filename handling and large-file (>2GB) support.
  • Bandwidth throttling, permission/CHMOD controls, and regular updates.

Security/configuration notes:
SFTP is an SSH file subsystem (default port 22). FTPS is FTP over TLS (explicit often on 21; implicit historically on 990). Always verify server host keys or TLS certificates on first connect. Prefer key-based auth with passphrases and avoid sending plain FTP credentials over untrusted networks.

Quick test and troubleshooting workflow:

  1. Confirm protocol/ports with the host and verify credentials.
  2. On first connect, verify and record the host fingerprint or certificate.
  3. Upload a small test file, confirm web access and correct permissions.
  4. If transfers stall, switch between passive and active modes (NAT issues).
  5. Interrupt a transfer to confirm resume works; compare checksums/timestamps.
  6. Turn on verbose logs for persistent errors and save them for debugging.

For both novices and pros, prioritize a client that balances clear UI with the protocol/security and automation features above.

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Member Avatar for techniner

SmartFTP will do the trick.

Member Avatar for jacob_jojo

Hi, I use AnyClient when I need file transfer. It is a free platform independent file transfer application that supports all major file transfer protocols including FTP/S, SFTP and WebDAV/S. AnyClient is available both as a web based service requiring no software installation, and as a downloadable application that you can install locally. Please visit this link www.anyclient.com . Hope this will help you.
All the best!

Member Avatar for rick22

i think the most nd efficiant web site is rapidshare nd mega upload,,its fast nd easy to use

Member Avatar for Ole Raptor

i havent had any problems useing CoreFTP and Filezilla.

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