What is the benefit of using an FTP program over using a standard browsers FTP?
For the user, it is much easier to log into an FTP site that requires password and username authorization with an FTP program than with a standard browser. Many times, FTP programs will display files better than a browser will as well. If you wish to upload files to an FTP site, the best way to go is through an FTP program. Standard browsers do not support uploading files well at all. How do I log into an FTP site? Logging into an FTP site requires a username and a password. If you want to go to an FTP site that is open to the public, then you will be using anonymous access. Anonymous access is automatically provided if you are using a standard browser that supports FTP. If you are using an FTP program, you will want to use the username “anonymous” and password as your e-mail address. Not all sites require this but it is best to do this for all FTP sites that you log in to. If you have an account on the FTP server you are contacting, then you will want to enter your username as your us
