File Transfer Using FTP

Xshell supports the FTP file transfer protocol on a terminal basis.

To Receive Files with FTP:

1. Connect with a host from which to receive a file using the ftp command in the local prompt. [C:~]$ sftp hostname
2. Receive a file using get command in the ftp prompt. ftp:/home/user21> get filename

• Note
  For a detailed explanation of the ftp command supported in Xshell, run the help command at the ftp command prompt.

To Send Files with Ftp:

1. Connect with a host to which to send a file using the ftp command in the local prompt. [C:~]$ ftp hostname
2. Send a file using put command in the ftp prompt. ftp:/home/user21> put filename

• Note
  For a detailed explanation of the ftp command supported in Xshell, run the help command at the ftp command prompt.