Understanding FTPS Port and Secure File Transfers

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FTPS (FTP Secure) is the secure version of the classic FTP protocol. Unlike regular FTP, which transmits data in plain text, FTPS encrypts your connection using SSL/TLS. The FTPS port is typically port 990 for explicit FTPS connections. When you connect to edgeN.ftpgrid.com, you'll use port 990 for encrypted transfers.

How FTPS Works

Explicit FTPS uses port 990 to establish a secure connection. After connecting to port 21, the client negotiates SSL/TLS encryption. This differs from implicit FTPS, which uses port 990 by default without negotiation. Our platform supports explicit FTPS for maximum compatibility.

Connecting with FTPS

To connect to ftpGrid using FTPS:

1. Use edgeN.ftpgrid.com as your server address
2. Set the port to 990
3. Select FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS) in your client
4. Provide your credentials

Most FTP clients like FileZilla or WinSCP support explicit FTPS connections to port 990.

Comparing FTPS with Other Protocols

While FTPS uses port 990, other protocols have different ports:

• FTP (unencrypted): Port 21
• SFTP (SSH-based): Port 22
• HTTPS (for sharing): Port 443

Our platform supports all these methods, but for maximum security, we recommend explicit FTPS with port 990.

For more details on FTPS security, check our tutorial on is-ftps-secure-ftps-vs-sftp-security. Learn how to migrate to managed FTPS hosting in our guide on ftp-migration-self-hosted-to-managed-cloud.