The acronym FTP stands for

Answer: File Transfer Protocol

FTP is a standard network protocol used to transfer files between a client and a server over a network. It defines how files are uploaded and downloaded and how connections are established and managed.

• Typical ports: 20 (data) and 21 (control).

• Common uses: uploading/downloading files, publishing website files, and transferring large datasets.

• Do not confuse FTP with similarly worded but incorrect expansions such as Fast Transfer Protocol, File Tracking Protocol, or File Transfer Procedure.