{"id":82,"date":"2023-10-06T08:39:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T08:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/?p=82"},"modified":"2025-12-15T11:37:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T11:37:49","slug":"how-to-connect-to-ftp-using-filezilla-on-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/82\/how-to-connect-to-ftp-using-filezilla-on-windows.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Connect to FTP Using FileZilla on Windows?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the title of this knowledge base sounds technical; establishing a connection with FTP using FileZilla on Windows is simple.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This process helps users seamlessly transfer files between their computer or workstation and the remote server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is FileZilla, and what is its purpose?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FileZilla is a widely used FTP client across the industry. It offers reliable functionality for transferring files using a secured channel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A user must follow a simple process to connect to an FTP server.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Post connection, a user can:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2605 Navigate directories,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2605 Upload and download files,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2605 Manage the remote data effectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This knowledge base aims to help you understand how to connect to FTP using FileZilla on the Windows platform. For a seamless and efficient file transfer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/393\/How-to-Create-an-FTP-Account-in-WordPress.html\"><strong>How to Create an FTP Account in WordPress?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the Prerequisites?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before connecting to an FTP server using FileZilla on Windows, a few prerequisites must be fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install the FileZilla FTP client from its official <a href=\"https:\/\/filezilla-project.org\/download.php?platform=win64\">website<\/a> and connect it to your FTP server (website).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your FTP Account Details handy: Have your FTP host, username, password, and port number ready.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure you have a good internet connection to experience a seamless file transfer process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Familiarize yourself with the FileZilla interface.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equip yourself with basic FTP protocols to help you have a smooth connecting experience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These five prerequisites will help you establish a secure and efficient connection to your FTP server using&nbsp; FileZilla on Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/251\/correct-method-to-use-ftps-in-filezilla-for-a-secure-ftp-access.html\"><strong>Correct Method to Use FTPS in FileZilla for a Secure FTP Access<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Complete Process to Connect to FTP Using FileZilla on Windows<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s understand the step-by-step process of connecting to the FTP server using the FileZilla app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Open your browser &amp; visit this <a href=\"https:\/\/filezilla-project.org\/download.php\"><strong>Filezilla link<\/strong><\/a> to download the Filezilla on your Windows OS.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"861\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/visit-this-Filezilla-link-to-download-the-Filezilla.png\" alt=\"visit this Filezilla link to download the Filezilla\" class=\"wp-image-993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/visit-this-Filezilla-link-to-download-the-Filezilla.png 861w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/visit-this-Filezilla-link-to-download-the-Filezilla-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/visit-this-Filezilla-link-to-download-the-Filezilla-768x458.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 861px) 100vw, 861px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>2. Locate the <strong>\u2018Download FileZilla Client\u2019<\/strong> green box under Windows (64bit x86).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"285\" height=\"96\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Locate-the-\u2018Download-FileZilla-Client.png\" alt=\"Locate the \u2018Download FileZilla Client\u2019\" class=\"wp-image-994\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>3. Once the download completes, double-click it to install the FileZilla FTP client on your Windows system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Agree to the<strong> \u2018FileZilla User License Agreement.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Agree-to-the-FileZilla-User-License-Agreement.png\" alt=\"Agree to the FileZilla User License Agreement\" class=\"wp-image-995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Agree-to-the-FileZilla-User-License-Agreement.png 500w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Agree-to-the-FileZilla-User-License-Agreement-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>5. Click <strong>\u2018Next\u2019<\/strong> until you reach the Install button. Click the <strong>\u2018Install\u2019<\/strong> button to install the FileZilla FTP client on your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"496\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Click-Next.png\" alt=\"Click Next\" class=\"wp-image-996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Click-Next.png 496w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Click-Next-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>6. Once your FileZilla FTP client is installed, you will see a welcome pop-up followed by the FileZilla interface. Click <strong>\u2018OK\u2019<\/strong> on the pop-up.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"343\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Click-\u2018OK-on-the-pop-up.png\" alt=\"Click \u2018OK\u2019 on the pop-up\" class=\"wp-image-997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Click-\u2018OK-on-the-pop-up.png 343w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Click-\u2018OK-on-the-pop-up-300x278.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>7. You will see fields at the top of the FTP client window. You need to enter the FTP server address, username, and password. In that, you need to enter port number 21 to connect with FTP and 22 with SFTP.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/enter-the-FTP-server-address.png\" alt=\"enter the FTP server address\" class=\"wp-image-998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/enter-the-FTP-server-address.png 608w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/enter-the-FTP-server-address-300x39.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you enter the necessary details, click the <strong>\u2018Quickconnect\u2019<\/strong> button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"742\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/click-the-Quickconnect-button.png\" alt=\"click the Quickconnect button\" class=\"wp-image-999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/click-the-Quickconnect-button.png 742w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/click-the-Quickconnect-button-300x32.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A certificate will pop up asking if you trust the FTP connection. Click <strong>&#8216;Yes&#8217;<\/strong> in agreement. Your FTP interface will be populated with the <strong>local files in the left section<\/strong> and <strong>FTP server files in the right section<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"639\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-Yes-in-agreement.webp\" alt=\"Click Yes in agreement\" class=\"wp-image-3889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-Yes-in-agreement.webp 639w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-Yes-in-agreement-300x298.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-Yes-in-agreement-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>8. Your FTP interface will be populated with the <strong>local files in the left section<\/strong> and <strong>FTP server files in the right section<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local Site:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"318\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Local-Site.png\" alt=\"Local Site\" class=\"wp-image-1001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Local-Site.png 318w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Local-Site-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Remote Site:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Remote-Site.png\" alt=\"Remote Site\" class=\"wp-image-1002\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><hr>\n<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>\n<hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Complete Process of Setting up a Site in Site Manager<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dig into setting up your site, navigating the directories, and uploading and downloading files in the Site Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FileZilla Site Manager is a powerful module. You can save your server details for quick access. This feature comes in handy when you manage many servers. This feature helps you save each login information, which will be readily accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Go to the <strong>\u2018File\u2019<\/strong> menu and select <strong>\u2018Site Manager.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"351\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-Site-Manager.png\" alt=\"select Site Manager\" class=\"wp-image-1003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-Site-Manager.png 351w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-Site-Manager-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In <strong>\u2018Site Manager\u2019<\/strong> Click <strong>\u2018New Site\u2019<\/strong> and assign a name to your site. You can have a descriptive name.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"422\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Click-New-Site.png\" alt=\"Click New Site\" class=\"wp-image-1004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Click-New-Site.png 422w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Click-New-Site-300x264.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 You can have a descriptive name by clicking on the <strong>\u2018Rename\u2019<\/strong> button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"97\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/clicking-on-the-Rename-button.png\" alt=\"clicking on the Rename button\" class=\"wp-image-1005\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s understand the process of filling in the server details on the right panel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"446\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/understand-the-process-of-filling-in-the-server-details.png\" alt=\"understand the process of filling in the server details\" class=\"wp-image-1006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/understand-the-process-of-filling-in-the-server-details.png 446w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/understand-the-process-of-filling-in-the-server-details-300x165.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 <strong>Protocol<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 If you have a standard FTP connection, please select <strong>\u2018FTP \u2013 File Transfer Protocol.\u2019<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 Please select <strong>\u2018SFTP \u2013 SSH File Transfer Protocol\u2019<\/strong> for a secure file transfer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts recommend using the SFTP client connection to encrypt your data and credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SFTP-client-connection-to-encrypt-your-data.png\" alt=\"SFTP client connection to encrypt your data\" class=\"wp-image-1007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SFTP-client-connection-to-encrypt-your-data.png 440w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SFTP-client-connection-to-encrypt-your-data-300x50.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 <strong>Host<\/strong>: You must enter your server&#8217;s address in this field.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"32\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/enter-your-servers-address-in-this-field.png\" alt=\"enter your server's address in this field\" class=\"wp-image-1008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/enter-your-servers-address-in-this-field.png 336w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/enter-your-servers-address-in-this-field-300x29.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 <strong>Port<\/strong>: You need to specify the port number to be used. Please use <strong>\u201821\u2019<\/strong> for FTP or <strong>\u201822\u2019 <\/strong>for SFTP.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"91\" height=\"38\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/specify-the-port-number-to-be-used.png\" alt=\"specify the port number to be used\" class=\"wp-image-1009\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 <strong>Encryption: <\/strong>You can select either of the two <strong>FileZilla encryption methods when choosing a standard FTP connection<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 Use <strong>\u2018Explicit\u2019<\/strong> to secure connections on request. OR&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 Use <strong>\u2018Implicit\u2019 <\/strong>to encrypt automatically from the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Use-Implicit-to-encrypt-automatically-from-the-beginning.png\" alt=\"Use Implicit to encrypt automatically from the beginning\" class=\"wp-image-1010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Use-Implicit-to-encrypt-automatically-from-the-beginning.png 426w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Use-Implicit-to-encrypt-automatically-from-the-beginning-300x64.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 <strong>Logon Type<\/strong>: Be specific with selecting the logon type. Use a secure option, <strong>\u2018Ask for password.\u2019<\/strong> This option will ask you to enter the password for each connection. Another Logon Type is <strong>\u2018Normal.\u2019 <\/strong>This type will store your username and password.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"423\" height=\"107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Use-a-secure-option-Ask-for-password.png\" alt=\"Use a secure option Ask for password\" class=\"wp-image-1011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Use-a-secure-option-Ask-for-password.png 423w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Use-a-secure-option-Ask-for-password-300x76.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 <strong>User<\/strong>: You must mention your FTP username in this field.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"36\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Enter-user.png\" alt=\"Enter user\" class=\"wp-image-1012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Enter-user.png 424w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Enter-user-300x25.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 <strong>Password<\/strong>: You can enter your password here if your selected Logon Type is <strong>Normal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"41\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/enter-Password.png\" alt=\"enter Password\" class=\"wp-image-1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/enter-Password.png 428w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/enter-Password-300x29.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After finishing your FileZilla server setup, click Connect. It will save your settings and create an immediate connection to your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><hr>\n<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>\n<hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explore Local and Remote (Server) Directories<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FileZilla offers a dual-panel interface. This interface lets you explore local and remote directories easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The local directories are populated in the left panel. These directories comprise the files and folders from your local computer. On the other hand, the directories from the server (remote site) are populated in the right panel. These directories comprise the files and folders present on your remote server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can transfer files and folders between panels using the drag-and-drop functionality available in the FileZilla interface. Use the drag-and-drop functionality to upload or download files\/folders. FileZilla lets you right-click a file or folder to rename or delete it from either location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FileZilla offers a unique facility known as the Directory Comparison feature. This facility helps you find differences between local and remote folders. This feature also enables easy synchronization of content between panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use this feature, go to <strong>View \u2192 Directory Comparison<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"248\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-Directory-Comparison.png\" alt=\"select Directory Comparison\" class=\"wp-image-1014\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Can I Upload Files to the Remote Server?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FileZilla offers two simple methods to upload your files from the local computer to the server. Select the files you want to upload from the left panel. 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