This articles will cover the steps on how to upload files in CuteFTP, to ensure that you website files are kept up to date on the hosting server. It also covers how to download a file from the remote hosting server.

How To Upload Files In CuteFTP

Uploading files using CuteFTP tutorial assumes you already have CuteFTP running on your computer and are connected to your website’s remote hosting server.

Now let’s learn how to upload or transfer a file to a remote server via the CuteFTP client.

1. Select a few files you would like to upload from your Local Drive. To select multiple files, press CTRL on your keyboard, or SHIFT if they are grouped together.

2. Now click the Upload button (the green arrow right).

That’s it! The files have been uploaded to the remote hosting server and can be seen there.

How To Download A File In CuteFTP

Now let’s learn how to Download a file. First Delete the changelog.txt file from your local computer.

3. Select changelog.txt and delete the file by clicking the arrow down on the Command menu and clicking the Delete icon.

The file has now been deleted. Let’s go ahead and download it.

4. Select changelog.txt file on the Remote Server and click the Download icon (the green arrow left).

That’s it! The file has been downloaded and can be seen here.

This is the end of the tutorial. Now you know how to upload or transfer files to and from a remote server.

Additional Information

About CuteFTP

CuteFTP, a trusted File Transfer Protocol (FTP) software, provides a reliable solution for uploading files to FTP servers. Its powerful features make it a popular choice for individuals and businesses looking for secure and efficient file transfers.

Benefits Of Using CuteFTP

Transferring files using CuteFTP, like other FTP services or clients, has several advantages. Here are some of them:

• Compatibility: CuteFTP is compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, making it accessible to many users. It also supports multiple FTP server types and configurations, ensuring compatibility with most FTP servers.
• Ease of Use: CuteFTP features a user-friendly interface that allows users to easily explore directories on the local computer and the remote server. Its intuitive design simplifies the file transfer process, especially for those unfamiliar with command-line FTP clients.
• Advanced Features: The software offers advanced functionalities such as folder synchronisation, remote file editing, and remote file search, providing users with additional capabilities beyond just file transfer.
• Efficiency: With CuteFTP, multiple files can be transferred simultaneously, speeding up the upload process. It also allows you to resume interrupted transfers, ensuring large uploads can be completed even with a temporary connection loss.
• Security: The client supports secure file transfer protocols such as SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) and FTPS (FTP over SSL/TTLS), which encrypt data during transmission to reduce the risk of interception by malicious actors or unauthorised access.
• Automation: CuteFTP includes automation features like scripting and scheduled transfers, enabling users to automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows. This is particularly beneficial for businesses or individuals who often update files on an FTP server.