# Classic FTP Reviews
**Vendor:** NCH Software  
**Category:** [File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp)  
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 3
## About Classic FTP
Classic FTP has the look and feel of a typical FTP client, providing stable and comprehensive FTP management in a very easy-to-use package.




## Classic FTP Reviews
  ### 1. Easy to use

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Paulina J. | Business Analyst, RPA Developer , Information Technology and Services, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 01, 2024

**What do you like best about Classic FTP?**

I like how easily I can transfer files to my local drive and how fast it is to connect to the server

**What do you dislike about Classic FTP?**

I would probably say that it is a graphical interface, very late last century. but nothing that affects its usability

**What problems is Classic FTP solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It allows me to access the files I have on the server in a simpler way.

  ### 2. Built-in Windows FTP client

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Ricardo A. | IT, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 16, 2022

**What do you like best about Classic FTP?**

I like the simplicity of FTP, sharing files within Windows explorer, folders, drag and drop, all users can transfer like a local network PC.

**What do you dislike about Classic FTP?**

Sometimes I have problems with user authentication to the FTP server.

**What problems is Classic FTP solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Transfer files by FTP to folders added to my PC, Windows explorer using the same function of the client by the local network to an external server.

  ### 3. Connection to server via FTP

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Rafael B. | Software engineer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 20, 2022

**What do you like best about Classic FTP?**

Connection to server folders by Windows explorer, each folder drag and drop, to transfer to the external or internal server.
Activity control from hosted data.

**What do you dislike about Classic FTP?**

I have nothing negative, I like everything, accurate and reliable.

**What problems is Classic FTP solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Transfer of data and files to the local or external server via FTP.
Use the Windows folder as an external connection to the server.


## Classic FTP Discussions
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## Classic FTP Features
**Management**
- File Management
- Synchronization
- Scheduling
- Performance

**Functionality**
- File Transfer
- Language Support
- File Backup
- Mobile Support

**Security**
- Encryption
- Authentication
- Access Control

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