While it is possible to initiate those ftp transfers manually, it is often easier to use a software like One Click FTP to transfer files from one local directory to the ftp server with the click of the mouse.

One Click FTP basically allows the creation of ftp profiles, that link local directories and remote directories on ftp servers with each other, so that files can be transferred easily with a few clicks whenever it is necessary to transfer files.

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Transfer in this regards means to upload or download files to or from the ftp server.

Configuration of profiles is a one time process, in which the ftp server login credentials, and the local and remote base directories need to be selected. It is then up to the user of the program to select all or only some files and folders for the transfers.

Each file and folder of the local directory can be linked to a folder in the remote directory. It is furthermore possible to configure the program to only process files that are newer than the lost modified date, or that have a different file size. Those settings ensure that only the files that have been modified are transferred, which should reduce the total transfer time of the files noticeably.

One Click FTP offers to transfer files to or from a ftp server in just two clicks, considering that the program needs to be opened first, before the download or upload processes can be started.

The ftp software can be very useful for web developers and other users who regularly download or upload files from the same ftp server.

It is however a big unfortunate that One Click FTP is not supporting the more secure SFTP or SCP in addition to FTP.

Interested users can download the ftp app from the project homepage at Sourceforge. The Open Source tool is available in German and English, and compatible with Windows and Linux operating systems.

Any Client is one of those secure ftp clients that supports the ftp, sftp, webdav and ftps protocol. It runs remotely using Java and webmasters can use it to connect to their web servers to perform all the operations a ftp client offers them including file transfers and manipulations. The use of protocols that use encryption such as sftp or ftps ensure data safety during transfer. All settings and parameters are stored on the local computer system.

Cautious users might want to consider installing a secure ftp server directly on their web server that can be accessed using a web browser to avoid any security risks or complications that exist while trusting third party websites with your ftp data.

Any Client will load the Java Applet in the web browser and display the contents of the local computer system on the left. A click on the Connect button will open a new smaller window allowing the user to configure and add ftp servers. The ftp client configuration menu contains similar options than local ftp clients offer. Users can add and store multiple ftp servers, select the protocol, add sftp / ssh authentication and specify a starting local and remote directory.

The only difference is the absence of options that configure the ftp client itself, for example the number of simultaneous connections or file transfer limitations.

Once the ftp server has been added the ftp client can be used to connect to it. Users can now download, edit, rename or delete files while connected to the ftp server. A feature that is missing is chmod which can be used to configure access rights for files.

Any Client offers a quick and easy way to connect to ftp servers. It provides access to the basic feature set of ftp clients but lacks several advanced features that webmasters might need every now and then. Security sensitive users and those with important data on their servers might want to consider using a self hosted ftp server script instead of a third party service to reduce the security risks.

Update: the service seems to have been discontinued.