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SFTP
Abbreviation for SSH File Transfer Protocol
In short and in plain language
SFTP is a method for sending files.
The files move between a computer and a server in encrypted form.
With such access, you can back up the files of your site at the host. You can also move them.
Unlike an older method, the password and content are kept safe on the way.
Definition
SFTP is a method for transferring files between a computer and a server in encrypted form. With such access, a website's files at the hosting provider can be backed up or moved. Unlike the older FTP, password and content are protected during transfer.