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This tutorial assumes you already have FTP Voyager running on your computer and are connected to a remote server. If not you can download FTP Voyager here.
Upload Files Using FTP Voyager
1. Choose the file/s to upload from the Local Drive, you can select individual multiple files by holding down the CTRL key, or a use the SHIFT key to select a group.
2. Click the Arrow Right (Upload) icon.
It’s that easy, the file/s have now been uploaded to the remote server using FTP Voyager.
Delete a File
To delete one of the previously uploaded files, in this instance changelog.txt, from the Local Drive.
1. Select the file: changelog.txt and click the red X (Delete) icon.
The file has now been deleted using FTP Voyager.
Transfer a File
To reinstate that file on the Local Drive, select it: changelog.txt on the Remote Server and click the Arrow Left (Download) icon next to the Remote Server headings.
That’s it! The file has been transferred from the Remote Server to the Local Drive using FTP Voyager.
This is the end of the tutorial. Now you know how to upload or transfer files to and from a remote server.
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Additional Information:
FTP Voyager offers a robust suite of features that enhance file management and website maintenance capabilities. Here’s a closer look at the benefits it provides:
FTP Voyager Scheduler
FTP Voyager Scheduler, a built-in component, allows scheduling various actions, including uploads, downloads, directory synchronizations, file move operations, and external batch operations.
Remote File Management, Maintenance, Data Sharing & Protection:
- Organization and Control: FTP Voyager empowers you to directly manage files and directories on remote servers. You can view existing files, create new folders, rename or delete files, streamlining your remote file organization and structure.
- Simplified Data Sharing: The software facilitates seamless file transfer between your local system and remote servers. This functionality is essential for sharing documents, media, software updates, and other data across networks, ensuring efficient information exchange.
- Teamwork Facilitation: FTP Voyager fosters collaboration by enabling multiple users to access and share files stored on FTP servers. Regardless of location, team members can upload, download, and edit files collaboratively, boosting project efficiency and teamwork.
- Offsite Backup Solution: FTP Voyager provides a secure offsite backup solution. You can back up crucial files to remote servers, safeguarding them from local data loss or system failures. The software also allows you to recover backed-up files from the server whenever needed, ensuring data continuity and security.
- Automated Tasks: FTP Voyager offers automation features to streamline repetitive tasks. These include scheduled file transfers, directory synchronization between local and remote folders, and scripting capabilities. These features save time and effort by automating file management processes.
- Data Protection: FTP Voyager prioritizes data security by supporting secure file transfer protocols like SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) and FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS). These protocols encrypt data transmissions, protecting sensitive information against unauthorized access or interception, guaranteeing data integrity and confidentiality.
- Remote Website Maintenance: FTP Voyager is a valuable tool for web developers and administrators for managing website files on web servers. It allows uploading website files, directory management, updating HTML and CSS files, and performing other website maintenance tasks, facilitating efficient remote website upkeep.
Key Features of FTP Voyager:
- Support for FTP, FTPS, and SFTP protocols.
- Directory synchronization capabilities.
- Multi-threaded file transfers for improved speed.
- File search functionality.
- Ability to execute custom FTP commands.
- Transfer queue management with up to 9 concurrent threads.
- Support for proxy servers.
- Customizable ribbon interface for a personalized user experience.
- Automatic filename conversion during transfers.
- Live file editing capabilities.
- ZLIB compression for efficient data transfer.
- Ability to open multiple local and remote file browsers simultaneously.
- Native IPv6 support for enhanced compatibility.
FTP Voyager’s History and Features
- Evolution from ActiveX Project: FTP Voyager originated as an ActiveX project named “FTPTree” by Mark Peterson. Initially designed as an in-browser FTP client, it transformed into a standalone graphical application to provide a user-friendly FTP experience akin to Windows Explorer.
- Continuous Development: Since its release in 1997, FTP Voyager has undergone continuous development, incorporating features like directory synchronization, customizable interfaces, scheduling capabilities, and thumbnail support.
- Enhanced Performance and Modernization: The 2012 release (version 16) introduced IPv6 and 64-bit support, alongside a redesigned transfer engine that significantly improved transfer speeds and optimized performance for modern hardware systems.
- Award-Winning Software: FTP Voyager received recognition from the Software Industry, winning the “Best Internet Enhancement” award from 2000 to 2007 and again in 2010.
- Free Availability: Following SolarWinds’ acquisition of Rhinosoft in 2012, FTP Voyager v16 was released as a free product.
