FTP and More
WS FTP Pro is one of the most popular and secure applications for file uploads and downloads. In technical jargon, WS_FTP is a FTP client program. If you ask most Webmasters, hands down they’ll be familiar with WS_FTP and currently use the application.
Pros
Synchronization
The WS_FTP Pro Synchronize Utility gives the user the ability to synchronize(or mirror) two different directories(local and remote or remote to remote). It is a tool with which you can automatically keep your remote sites up-to-date, copying in new items, and deleting old items or items that have been removed from the source directory.
Integration
Detects and allows integration for FTP URLs in all browsers installed on your computer.
Security
Comes with Firescript Editor to creat firewall scripts.
Import and export Security Certificates and Trusted Authorities.
SSL and SSH.
Control
Includes all commands including: ChgDir, MkDir, Mask, View, Edit, Append, Execute, Rename, Delete, Refresh, Move, DirInfo.
Chmod is accessed via properties of the specific file or folder on the newest versions.
Chmod is accessed via Chmod button on versions before 8.0
Cons
The transfer manager sometimes freezes when the remote server doesn’t respond quickly. Instead of moving on to the next file, the program waits.
Conclusion
Overall, WS_FTP Pro is a powerful tool and easy to use for both amateurs and verteran webmasters.
Cost
$40.61 - 56.95 USD
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