File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a widespread technique for internet enthusiast to download or upload documents to the Internet.  It is one of the most basic Internet applications for reassigning files from one processor to another processor on the Internet.

One can easily upload the files by merely entering the URL address on the web browser window.  Browser is typically established by default on most of the graphical operating system. The browser will automatically hook up to the FTP server and will prompt for login password.  One need not necessarily have an account with the server to download the files; one may login as “unidentified user” with email address as the password or else can login with the username and password if available.

Server’s current information bank and list of files are easily accessible once the user is logged on. To download a file, user needs to operate according to the defined commands depending upon the operating system and browser. However, downloading can easily be done by clicking on the desired file and by prompting the system to save the file to disk or by simply dragging and dropping the file into the browser window.

The icon for the folder will appear on the internet explorer window once the file is sent to browser window. The file is now uploaded. A good web design developer will always ensure to keep the file configuration same on both the server as well as on zip disk in order to get links to work and metaphors to show up.