Web and technology
FTP
Abbreviation for File Transfer Protocol
In short and in plain language
FTP is a method to move files between your own computer and a server.
For websites, it is used to upload files to the host.
The method sends data without encryption. So a secured version is mostly used.
Definition
FTP is a method for transferring files between your own computer and a server. For websites it is used, for example, to upload files to the host. Because FTP transfers data unencrypted, the secured variant SFTP is mostly used.