FileZilla facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
FileZilla Client

FileZilla 3.7.3 running under Ubuntu MATE
Developer(s)	Tim Kosse
Initial release	22 June 2001; 24 years ago (2001-06-22)
Stable release	3.67.1  / 10 July 2024
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Written in	C++, wxWidgets
Operating system	Cross-platform
Size	7.3 MB
Available in	Multilingual
Type	FTP client
License	GPL-2.0-or-later

FileZilla is a popular computer program that helps you transfer files over the internet. Think of it like a special delivery service for your computer files! It's free to use and works on many different types of computers, like Windows, Linux, and macOS. FileZilla has two main parts: the FileZilla Client, which you use to send and receive files, and the FileZilla Server, which helps other computers receive files from you. It uses special ways to transfer files safely, like FTP, FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS), and SFTP.

History of FileZilla

FileZilla started as a school project in January 2001. A student named Tim Kosse and his two classmates created it. They were studying computer science.

They decided to make FileZilla free for everyone to use. This is called "open-source" software. Many other programs like it already existed. They thought people would not buy their program if it cost money. So, they chose to share it freely. FileZilla has been free and open-source since it began. It uses a special license called the GNU General Public License. In November 2003, FileZilla was even named "Project of the Month" by SourceForge, a big website for open-source projects.

What Can FileZilla Client Do?

The FileZilla Client helps you move files using different methods. These include FTP and secure versions like FTPS and SFTP. It also supports IPv6, which is the newest way computers connect on the internet.

One cool thing about FileZilla is that it can pause and restart file transfers. This is super helpful if your internet connection breaks. It works even for very large files, bigger than 4 gigabytes! You can also choose to replace older files with newer ones. FileZilla can even keep the original date and time a file was created.

Easy Ways to Manage Files

FileZilla Client has a tabbed design, like a web browser. This means you can work with many servers at once. You can transfer files between different servers at the same time. It has a "Site Manager" where you can save a list of all the servers you use. This makes it easy to connect again later. There's also a "transfer queue" to organize your file transfers. You can set up a list of files to send or receive.

You can use drag and drop to easily move files. Just click and drag files from your computer to the server, or vice versa. FileZilla can also compare files on your computer with files on a server. If there are differences, like the name or size, it will highlight them in different colors. This helps you see what's changed.

Other Useful Features

FileZilla lets you control how fast files are transferred. This is useful if you don't want it to slow down your internet. It can also filter filenames, so you only see certain types of files. There's a special wizard to help you set up your network connection. You can even edit files on a server without downloading them first.

FileZilla can send "keep-alive" commands. This stops your connection from disconnecting if you're not actively using it. It also works with different internet connections like HTTP/1.1 and SOCKS5. If something goes wrong, FileZilla can save a log of events. This helps you figure out problems. You can also save your transfer lists to an XML file. This lets you move your settings to another computer. You can browse folders on your computer and the server at the same time. You can also search for files directly on the server.

FileZilla Client works on many computer systems. These include Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. It's available in 47 languages around the world! This means many people can use it in their own language.

What is FileZilla Server?

FileZilla Server

FileZilla Server main interface
Developer(s)	Tim Kosse, et al.
Stable release	1.9.2  / 30 September 2024
Written in	C++
Operating system	Linux, MacOS, Windows
Type	FTP server
License	2021: AGPL-3.0-or-later 2001: GPL-2.0-or-later

FileZilla Server is a program that works with FileZilla Client. It helps your computer act as an FTP server. This means other computers can connect to your computer to send or receive files. It also supports secure ways to transfer files, like FTP over SSL/TLS. FileZilla Server is also free and open-source. It works on Linux, macOS, and Windows computers.

Features of FileZilla Server

FileZilla Server helps you share files safely. Here are some things it can do:

• It can encrypt your file transfers using SSL/TLS. This keeps your data private.
• You can set special permissions for different users. This controls who can access which files.
• It has a simple graphical tool to set up its features.
• You can limit how fast files are transferred.
• It lets you block certain internet addresses (IP filters).

FileZilla Client Issues

Sometimes, FileZilla Client might have small issues with certain older server programs. For example, it might not always correctly resume very large file downloads from some IIS servers. This can sometimes cause problems with the file.

Which Operating Systems Support FileZilla Client?

FileZilla Client works on many different computer systems. Here's a table showing which versions work on different operating systems:

See also

In Spanish: FileZilla para niños