File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a <em>standard communication protocol for transferring computer files from a server on a computer network to a client</em>. FTP is built on a client-server model architecture that uses separate control and data connections between client and server. FTP users can authenticate themselves with a clear text login protocol, normally in the form of a username and password, but can connect anonymously if the server is configured to allow it. FTP is usually secured with SSL/TLS (FTPS) or replaced with SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) for secure transfer that protects username and password and encrypts content.
