{"id":4723,"date":"2026-04-10T13:40:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/?p=4723"},"modified":"2026-05-21T12:47:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T12:47:06","slug":"how-to-download-a-directory-from-ftp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/500\/download-directory-from-ftp.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Download a Directory From FTP?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When managing a website or server, you often need to download multiple files at once. For example, you might want to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a backup of your website files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move your website to another server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download logs or project files from your server<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If these files are stored in separate folders, downloading them individually can take a long time. This is where downloading a directory from FTP becomes useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FTP (File Transfer Protocol) allows you to transfer files between your computer and a server. Instead of downloading files individually, you can download an entire directory (folder) along with all its files and subfolders in just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will explain two different methods to download a directory from FTP:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Graphical Method (Using an FTP Client like FileZilla)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Command Line Method (Using Terminal\/Command Prompt)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both methods are commonly used depending on your comfort level and the system environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/262\/How-To-Get-FTP-Password-From-FileZilla.html\"><strong>How To Get FTP Password From FileZilla<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Methods to Download a Directory From FTP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u27a2 Method 1: Download a Directory Using a Graphical FTP Client<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A graphical FTP client provides a visual interface for easily managing files and folders with your mouse. One of the most widely used FTP clients is FileZilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What You Need Before Downloading a Directory:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting, make sure you have the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style: '&#9733;';\">\n\n<li>&nbsp;FTP Client (such as FileZilla).<\/li>\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;FTP Host \/ Server Address.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;FTP Username.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;FTP Password.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Port Number (usually 21).<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/82\/how-to-connect-to-ftp-using-filezilla-on-windows.html\"><strong>How to Connect to FTP Using FileZilla on Windows?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2794&nbsp;Step 1: Connect to the FTP Server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the top of the FTP client, enter the FTP login details provided by your hosting provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fill in the following information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/information.png\" alt=\"information\" class=\"wp-image-4735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/information.png 610w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/information-300x31.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Host<\/strong> \u2013 Your server hostname or IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Username<\/strong> \u2013 Your FTP username<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Password<\/strong> \u2013 Your FTP password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Port<\/strong> \u2013 Usually 21<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>\u2018Quickconnect\u2019 <\/strong>to connect to the server.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"134\" height=\"65\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Quickconnect.png\" alt=\"Quickconnect\" class=\"wp-image-4738\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once connected successfully, the FTP interface will display both local and server files!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/383\/How-to-Fix-Cant-Connect-to-Filezilla-Server-Error.html\"><strong>How to Fix Can\u2019t Connect to Filezilla Server Error<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2794&nbsp;Step 2: Understand the FTP Interface<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its interface has two main panels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2794&nbsp;Left Panel \u2013<\/strong> Files on your local computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2794&nbsp;Right Panel \u2013<\/strong> Files on the FTP server.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/interface-1024x220.png\" alt=\"interface \" class=\"wp-image-4741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/interface-1024x220.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/interface-300x65.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/interface-768x165.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/interface.png 1389w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You will download files from the right panel (server) to the left panel (local computer).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2794&nbsp;Step 3: Locate the Directory on the Server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Browse the server directories until you find the folder you want to download.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some common directories you may see include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style: '&#9733;';\">\n\n<li><strong>public_html<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>www<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>logs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>backup<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Uploads<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/263\/How-To-Search-Files-In-FileZilla.html\"><strong>How To Search Files In FileZilla?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2794&nbsp;Step 4: Download the Directory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you locate the directory:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794&nbsp;Right-click the folder you want to download.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794&nbsp;Click<strong> \u2018Download\u2019 <\/strong>from the options.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"230\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Download.png\" alt=\"Download\" class=\"wp-image-4743\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>The FTP client will automatically start downloading:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All files inside the directory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All subfolders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The entire folder structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/256\/simple-steps-to-add-private-key-in-filezilla-for-sftp.html\"><strong>Simple Steps To Add Private Key in Filezilla For SFTP<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2794&nbsp;Step 5: Monitor the Download Progress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FTP client will show a transfer queue or progress panel where you can see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Files being transferred<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed downloads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failed transfers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait until all transfers are completed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2794&nbsp;Step 6: Verify the Downloaded Directory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the transfer is finished:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the local folder where the files were downloaded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the downloaded directory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm that all files and subfolders are present.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures that the directory was downloaded successfully!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/451\/common-ftp-errors-with-solutions.html\"><strong>Common FTP Errors With Solutions Important to Know<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u27a2 Method 2: Download a Directory Using the Command Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer working with terminal commands, you can download directories using the FTP command-line interface. This method is commonly used by developers and system administrators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you open Terminal (Linux) or Command Prompt (Windows) and run the ftp command, many basic commands are the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2794&nbsp;Step 1: Connect to the FTP Server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794&nbsp;Run the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><button class=\"copy-btn\" onclick=\"copyCommand(this)\">\ud83d\udccb<\/button><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>ftp yourdomain.com<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>OR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794&nbsp;Use the server IP address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><button class=\"copy-btn\" onclick=\"copyCommand(this)\">\ud83d\udccb<\/button><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>ftp 192.168.1.1<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The system will prompt you to enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FTP Username<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FTP Password<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once authenticated, you will be connected to the FTP server!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2794&nbsp;Step 2: Navigate to the Required Directory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the <strong>cd<\/strong> command to move to the directory you want to download.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><button class=\"copy-btn\" onclick=\"copyCommand(this)\">\ud83d\udccb<\/button><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>cd public_html<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can view files and directories using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><button class=\"copy-btn\" onclick=\"copyCommand(this)\">\ud83d\udccb<\/button><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>ls<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/489\/create-file-in-windows-cmd.html\"><strong>How to Create a File in Command Prompt?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2794&nbsp;Step 3: Enable Recursive Download<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To download a full directory structure, you need to enable recursive mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794&nbsp;Use the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><button class=\"copy-btn\" onclick=\"copyCommand(this)\">\ud83d\udccb<\/button><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>prompt<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This disables interactive prompts during multiple file transfers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2794&nbsp;Step 4: Download the Directory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the <strong>mget<\/strong> command to download multiple files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><button class=\"copy-btn\" onclick=\"copyCommand(this)\">\ud83d\udccb<\/button><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>mget *<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This command downloads all files in the current directory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the traditional FTP command has limited support for recursive directory downloads, so many users prefer tools like <strong>wget or lftp<\/strong> for downloading entire folders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/488\/check-folder-permission-in-windows-cmd.html\"><strong>How to Check Folder Permission in Windows CMD?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Limitation of Default FTP (Both Systems)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The default FTP command on both Linux and Windows does NOT properly support recursive directory downloads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2794&nbsp;This means:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794&nbsp;It downloads files in the current folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It does not automatically download subfolders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this limitation, advanced tools are usually preferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u27a2 Alternative Command Line Method Using wget<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the FTP server allows it, you can use the following command to download an entire directory recursively:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><button class=\"copy-btn\" onclick=\"copyCommand(this)\">\ud83d\udccb<\/button><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>wget -r ftp:\/\/username:password@yourdomain.com\/directory\/<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This command will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the directory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download all files inside it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download all subdirectories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preserve the folder structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u27a2 Better Method in Linux: Using lftp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another powerful tool is <strong>lftp<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><button class=\"copy-btn\" onclick=\"copyCommand(this)\">\ud83d\udccb<\/button><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>lftp ftp:\/\/username:password@yourdomain.com<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794&nbsp;Then run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><button class=\"copy-btn\" onclick=\"copyCommand(this)\">\ud83d\udccb<\/button><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>mirror public_html<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The mirror command downloads the entire directory recursively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u27a2 Windows Alternative Command Line Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern Windows systems often use tools like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PowerShell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><button class=\"copy-btn\" onclick=\"copyCommand(this)\">\ud83d\udccb<\/button><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>Invoke-WebRequest ftp:\/\/username:password@domain.com\/file.zip -OutFile file.zip<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/485\/rename-folder-in-linux.html\"><strong>How to Rename a Folder in Linux\u200b?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Linux and Windows both support basic FTP commands, their command-line tools are not completely identical in functionality. The built-in FTP client on both systems allows you to connect to a server and download files, but it offers limited support for recursively downloading entire directories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, Linux users often rely on powerful tools like wget or lftp, while Windows users typically use graphical FTP clients or PowerShell-based tools for easier directory transfers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding these differences helps you choose the right method to efficiently download directories from an FTP server on your operating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script>\nfunction copyCommand(btn) {\n  const td = btn.parentElement.querySelector(\"td.kb_firewall\");\n  const text = td.innerText.trim();\n\n  navigator.clipboard.writeText(text).then(() => {\n    const msg = btn.parentElement.querySelector(\".copy-msg\");\n    msg.style.display = \"inline-block\";\n    setTimeout(() => msg.style.display = \"none\", 1000);\n  });\n}\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When managing a website or server, you often need to download multiple files at once. 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