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Real-world FTP use cases for production systems
Real-world FTP and SFTP use cases from production environments — covering backups, automated file transfers, integrations and secure data exchange.
These insights focus on how teams actually use managed FTP storage in business systems, without running and maintaining their own infrastructure.
From DevOps pipelines and surveillance storage to client file delivery and backend integrations, each example shows where FTP-based storage fits — and when managed FTP becomes the better choice.
FTP 101 – Part 11: Implicit vs. Explicit TLS in FTPS
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by Carsten Blum
Understand the difference between implicit and explicit TLS in FTPS. Learn why ftpGrid uses Let’s Encrypt certificates and recommends modern explicit TLS connections....
Read tutorialSetup Axis Camera with Cloud Storage via ftpGrid
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by Carsten Blum
Learn how to connect your Axis surveillance camera to secure cloud storage using ftpGrid. A simple step-by-step guide with images to ensure smooth setup and backups....
Read tutorialFTP 101 – Part 10: FTPS explained, and FTPS vs FTP vs SFTP
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by Carsten Blum
FTPS adds TLS encryption to classic FTP, but it’s not the same as SFTP. Learn the key differences and why SFTP is often the better choice for modern workflows....
Read tutorialSecure and GDPR compliant: An Alternative to WeTransfer
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by Carsten Blum
WeTransfer claims your data. ftpGrid doesn’t. Choose a secure, GDPR-compliant alternative built for privacy, encryption, and full ownership of your files...
Read tutorialFTP 101 – Part 9: Rename and Remove – Using using FTP cmd
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by Carsten Blum
Once your files and folders are on the server, you'll likely want to rename or remove things occasionally. That's where rename and rmdir come in....
Read tutorialFTP 101 – Part 8: Navigating with mkdir and cd
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by Carsten Blum
When using FTP from the command line, knowing how to move around and create folders is essential. Two basic commands help you do just that: cd and mkdir....
Read tutorialFTP 101 – Part 7: Difference between put and mput
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by Carsten Blum
Uploading files with FTP can be simple – if you know the difference between put and mput. Just like get vs mget, the “m” stands for “multiple” – and that’s the key....
Read tutorialFTP 101 – Part 6: Get vs mget - what’s the difference?
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When working with FTP from the command line, two similar commands often cause confusion: get and mget. They both download files – but the key difference...
Read tutorialFTP 101 – Part 5: Why many are moving from FTP to SFTP
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by Carsten Blum
FTP is old, insecure, and fragile in modern networks. Learn why many teams are switching to SFTP or SCP – and why ftpGrid recommends encrypted transfers by default....
Read tutorialFTP 101 - part 4: Using basic FTP commands
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by Carsten Blum
You might end up in a situation where the terminal is your only tool and you quickly need to move some files away from the box you are working on. Luckily this is very easy with basic FTP commands...
Read tutorialFTP 101 – Part 3: Authentication, is plain FTP secure?
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by Carsten Blum
How secure is FTP authentication with username and password really? We often assume that an established protocol like FTP is inherently secure, but it is not. It is very unsecure...
Read tutorialFTP 101 - part 2: FTP transfer types – ASCII vs. Binary
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by Carsten Blum
the difference between ASCII and Binary transfer modes in FTP – and when should you use one over the other? In this post in the FTP tutorial series I'll explains both...
Read tutorialFTP 101 - part 1: Active vs passive connections
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by Carsten Blum
we first need to understand how a FTP client uses ports when connecting to a FTP server. In a typical FTP session, two separate connections are established between client and server...
Read tutorialHow to Create a Simple SFTP Backup Script Using SSH Keys
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by Carsten Blum
Automate secure backups with a simple bash script. Learn how to generate SSH keys, set up your ftpGrid account, and upload zipped folders via SFTP — no passwords needed...
Read tutorialGuide: Create SSH keys for SFTP and SCP server auth
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by Carsten Blum
If you’re still using passwords to authenticate SFTP or SCP access, it’s time for an upgrade. Not only are passwords inherently insecure in today’s threat landscape...
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