A secure version of the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) that uses SSL or TLS encryption to provide secure file transfer capabilities.
FTPS works by establishing a secure connection between a client and a server and encrypting all data that is transferred between the two. This encryption ensures that sensitive information, such as login credentials and file contents, cannot be intercepted or accessed by unauthorized parties.
FTPS is similar to SFTP in that it provides secure file transfer capabilities, but there are some differences between the two protocols. One major difference is that SFTP uses a separate protocol (SSH) to establish a secure connection, whereas FTPS uses SSL/TLS encryption within the FTP protocol. Additionally, SFTP is more platform-independent and can be used on a wider range of operating systems than FTPS.
FTPS is commonly used by businesses and organizations to transfer sensitive data, such as financial information or personal data, over the internet. It is also commonly used by web developers to securely upload and download files to web servers.
FTPS is supported by many popular file transfer clients and servers and is often included as a standard feature in web hosting and cloud storage services.