Web and technology
SFTP
Abbreviation for SSH File Transfer Protocol
In short and in plain language
SFTP is a way to send files from one system to another. The files are encrypted on the way.
For websites, it is used to put files on a server in a safe way. It can also store backups.
It takes the place of an older way that was not encrypted.
Definition
SFTP is a method for transferring files between systems in encrypted form. For websites it is used, for example, to upload files to a server securely or to store backups. It replaces the unencrypted FTP.