Hostilla.pl IT glossary
What is FTP?
FTP is a file transfer protocol used to upload and download website files, often replaced today by safer variants such as SFTP.
Definition
FTP is a file transfer protocol used to upload and download website files, often replaced today by safer variants such as SFTP.
What does it mean in practice?
For websites and CMS platforms, FTP affects speed, reliability, recovery, updates and day-to-day operation.
A practical Hostilla.pl example
When maintaining a website, describe the expected result first and record the current configuration. FTP can then be checked against application requirements, hosting limits, logs and a rollback plan.
What should you check?
- the account, domain and expected result
- software versions and required dependencies
- a current backup or reversible change plan
- logs and a repeatable verification after the change