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FTP vs SFTP

Protocols

FTP

FTP

SFTP

SFTP

Overview

Compare legacy and secure file transfer protocols. Plaintext vs SSH encryption, port usage, active/passive modes, and compliance requirements.

FTP SFTP Protocols

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