FTPS vs. FTPES: Which Should You Use?  

Two types of secure FTP exist: FTPS and FTPES. While they are both built on the same protocol, FTPS and FTPES have subtle differences that make them better for different scenarios. In this blog, we’ll compare the differences between FTPS and FTPES to help you make an...
SCP vs SFTP: Which is better?

SCP vs SFTP: Which is better?

SCP and SFTP are both used for transferring files, but one or the other protocol may be a better fit for your needs, depending on your requirements for speed, security and functionality. This article compares SCP and SFTP to help you choose which secure file transfer...
FTP and FTPS ports: an overview

FTP and FTPS ports: an overview

Depending on the type of secure file transfer protocol you intend to use, you may need to configure your server to accept traffic over different ports. Below, we provide an overview of the commonly used control and data ports for FTP and FTP over TLS/SSL (commonly...