| Developer(s) | Ipswitch, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 1993 |
| Stable release | WS_FTP Professional 12.7 WS_FTP Server 8.6.1 / November 27, 2018 for client, May 2019 for server |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Available in | English |
| Website | WS_FTP Site |
Whether or not to use WSFTP, select Prompt before using WSFTP to process FTP URLs. Search an FTP Site for a File or Folder If you are searching a large, complex site for a file, you can use the Find Utility to quickly locate the file and then initiate a transfer. For more information, see Search Utilities (local and remote) (on page 45). Apr 28, 2017 To download your WSFTP software (Professional or Server): Login the Ipswitch Community by clicking the Login button (upper right hand corner of the community). If you do not have an account, you will need your serial # to self-register. Click Create an Account. If you need to download your software and you have a Customer Portal login, see KB How to download the WSFTP Professional and Server software. Note: If you are running an older, unsupported version of WSFTP Professional, and have never had a Customer Portal account, you will need to contact our Customer Service department to have a new Portal.
WinSock File Transfer Protocol, or WS_FTP, is a secure file transfer software package produced by Ipswitch, Inc.[1] Ipswitch is a Massachusetts-based software producer established in 1991 that focuses on networking and file sharing.[2] WS_FTP consists of an FTP server and an FTP client and has over 40 million users worldwide.[3]
History[edit]
John A. Junod, a decorated Army master sergeant, developed WS_FTP in 1993.[4][5] WS_FTP was originally released as Shareware.[6] The rights were sold to Ipswitch in 1996 when Junod retired from the Army and joined Ipswitch.[4]
Overview[edit]
File Transfer Protocols are used to transfer large files. FTP clients add stability and encryption options over traditional FTP transfers.[5] The WS_FTP client has a 'classic' GUI with two panes, one showing the local computer and the other accessing the remote host, though newer versions of the software have updated interfaces, including a web browser interface.[5] The WS_FTP secure server encrypts files using SSL/FTPS, SSH, or SCP2 and HTTPS transfers.[3][7] It is self-contained, eliminating the need for an external database.[7] WS_FTP's additional built-in capabilities include email client integration, alerts and notification, server failover, and transfer scheduling.[1]
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References[edit]
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- ^ abcMike Avery (March 30, 1998). 'WS_FTP makes downloads painless'. InfoWorld. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
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- ^ abJoseph Moran (July 8, 2010). 'Getting Started With IPswitch's FTP Server -- WS_FTP Server 7.5'. ServerWatch. Retrieved July 24, 2016.