### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software Articles [![What Is SFTP? How To Transfer Files Over The Network Safely](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI1088_Learn_Article_%5Bfree_FTP_software%5D_V1b%20%281%29.png "What Is SFTP? How To Transfer Files Over The Network Safely")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-sftp) [ ### What Is SFTP? How To Transfer Files Over The Network Safely ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-sftp) Whether it involves critical business documents or confidential client data, no one wants their company's sensitive information to fall into the wrong hands. [ ![Mara Calvello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mara Calvello") MC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mara-calvello) by Mara Calvello [![10 Best Free FTP Clients in 2024](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI1088_Learn_Article_%5Bfree_FTP_software%5D_V1b.png "10 Best Free FTP Clients in 2024")](https://www.g2.com/articles/best-free-ftp-client) [ ### 10 Best Free FTP Clients in 2024 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/best-free-ftp-client) Frustrated by slow and unreliable file transfers? The right file transfer protocol (FTP)  client can save your sanity and refine your workflow. [ ![Nikitha Tirumala](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nikitha Tirumala") NT ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nikitha-tirumala) by Nikitha Tirumala [![What is EDI? Types, Applications, and Software Solutions](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/electronic-data-interchange@2x.png "What is EDI? Types, Applications, and Software Solutions")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-edi) [ ### What is EDI? Types, Applications, and Software Solutions ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-edi) How often have you started a business call with “did you get my email”? [ ![Mara Calvello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mara Calvello") MC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mara-calvello) by Mara Calvello [![What Is File Sharing? Top 10 Apps for Seamless File Sharing](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI651_Learn_Article_Images-%5BFile_sharing%5D_V1b.png "What Is File Sharing? Top 10 Apps for Seamless File Sharing")](https://www.g2.com/articles/file-sharing) [ ### What Is File Sharing? Top 10 Apps for Seamless File Sharing ](https://www.g2.com/articles/file-sharing) So much of our daily lives have become digital. [ ![Mara Calvello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mara Calvello") MC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mara-calvello) by Mara Calvello Show More ## File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software Glossary Terms [![Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI590_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BElectronic_Data_Interchange-%5D_V1a.png "Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/electronic-data-interchange-definition) [Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)](https://www.g2.com/glossary/electronic-data-interchange-definition) Electronic data interchange (EDI) refers to transferring business documents and information between organizations electronically. Learn about its benefits. by Sagar Joshi [![HTTP](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI481_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BHTTP%5D_V1a.png "HTTP")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/http-definition) [HTTP](https://www.g2.com/glossary/http-definition) Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a set of rules for transferring multimedia files over the web. Learn more about its components and how it works. by Sagar Joshi [![File Sharing](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/File%20sharing-Dec-09-2021-11-59-16-24-AM.png "File Sharing")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/file-sharing-definition) [File Sharing](https://www.g2.com/glossary/file-sharing-definition) Our G2 guide on file sharing gives insights about what file sharing is, different ways of sharing files, its benefits for businesses, and best practices to follow while sharing files. by Shalaka Joshi ## File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software Discussions 0 Question on: Progress ShareFile [Is ShareFile free?](/discussions/is-sharefile-free) Is ShareFile free? No you pay a per user fee. It is free to the people who upload or download your files. Answered: Audrey Warner on November 7, 2022 [Your answer](/discussions/is-sharefile-free/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Files.com [How to use file com?](/discussions/how-to-use-file-com) How to use file com? I had to leave files.com because they raised their rates exponentially (as they all do once they think you have too much data there to switch). L8r! Answered: Bryan Beatty on October 19, 2022 Here’s the short version in simple lines: 1. \*\*Login\*\* to your Files.com portal with credentials and MFA. 2. \*\*Navigate\*\* folders and search files from the dashboard. 3. \*\*Upload\*\* by drag-and-drop or using the Upload button. 4. \*\*Download\*\* by clicking the file or copying a share link. 5. \*\*Share\*\* files with links, passwords, and expiry dates. 6. \*\*Manage permissions\*\* for users/groups (read, write, full). 7. \*\*Automate transfers\*\* to cloud or SFTP via scheduled syncs. 8. \*\*Follow security best practices\*\* — MFA, expiring links, least privilege, log reviews. Answered: Shravankumar L on August 10, 2025 [See more answers (1)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/how-to-use-file-com/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Titan SFTP Server [What is FTP software used for?](/discussions/titan-ftp-server-what-is-ftp-software-used-for) What is FTP software used for? Titan FTP server is used for client uploads of billing files. It is also used in conjunction with remote access webdrive for remote drive /local drive operations. 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