How to connect to an FTP server from Linux?

To connect to an FTP server from a Linux system, you can use either a command-line FTP client or a graphical one. Here’s how to do it using the most common command-line methods:

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🔧 Using the Command-Line ftp Utility

1. Open a terminal.

2. Run the FTP command:

   bash
   ftp ftp.example.com

   Replace ftp.example.com with the domain or IP address of the FTP server.

3. Log in:

   • Enter the username when prompted.

   • Enter the password when prompted.

4. Use FTP commands (optional):

   • ls – list files

   • cd – change directory

   • get filename – download a file

   • put filename – upload a file

   • bye or exit – close the connection

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🔐 Using sftp for Secure Connections

If the server supports SFTP (FTP over SSH), use:

bash
ftp user@ftp.example.com

• Replace user with your username.

• You’ll be prompted for your password.

Once connected, you can use similar commands: ls, cd, get, put, exit.

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🧰 Using lftp for Advanced Features

Install lftp if not already installed:

bash
sudo apt install lftp   # Debian/Ubuntu
sudo yum install lftp   # CentOS/RHEL

Connect like this:

bash
ftp ftp://user@ftp.example.com

Then enter the password when prompted.

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🖼️ Optional: Using a GUI Client

If you prefer a graphical tool:

• FileZilla (cross-platform)

• gFTP (Linux native)

Install FileZilla (on Ubuntu/Debian):

bash
sudo apt install filezilla

Then open it, enter your host, username, password, and port (usually 21 for FTP, 22 for SFTP)

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