How to Connect to FTP Servers in Windows

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a popular method for transferring files between computers over a network. Windows has built-in support for connecting to FTP servers using File Explorer. Here’s how to connect to FTP servers in Windows:

  1. Open File Explorer by pressing Windows + E or by clicking on the File Explorer icon in the taskbar.
  2. In the File Explorer window, click on the “This PC” or “Computer” option on the left-hand side.
  3. Click on the “Add a network location” option in the top menu bar.
  4. In the “Add Network Location” wizard that appears, click on “Next.”
  5. Choose the option “Choose a custom network location” and click on “Next.”
  6. In the “Internet or network address” field, enter the address of the FTP server you want to connect to. For example, ftp://ftp.example.com or ftp://192.168.1.1.
  7. Enter a name for the network location and click on “Next.”
  8. You will be prompted to enter your FTP username and password. Enter the credentials and click on “Next.”
  9. Choose whether you want to open the FTP server in File Explorer automatically after completing the wizard and click on “Finish.”
  10. You should now see the FTP server listed under “This PC” in File Explorer. Double-click on it to access the files and folders on the server.

Note: If you want to connect to an FTP server using a web browser, simply enter the FTP server address in the address bar preceded by “ftp://”. For example, ftp://ftp.example.com. You will be prompted to enter your FTP username and password to access the files and folders on the server.

Connecting to FTP servers in Windows is a simple and easy process, and it allows you to transfer files quickly and securely over a network.