REDDIT-STARS@alien.topB to Data Hoarder@selfhosted.forumEnglish · 1 year ago

FTP or SFTP ?

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FTP or SFTP ?

REDDIT-STARS@alien.topB to Data Hoarder@selfhosted.forumEnglish · 1 year ago

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Should I use FTP or SFTP when downloading files to a PC from a Seedbox?

What is safest when not using a VPN?

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I’m pretty sure FTP is never encrypted. Not sure about overall security from access. SFTP is the best as it has modern security and encryption so no VPN needed.

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