Transfer data between servers (FXP)

This guide explains how to perform file transfers between Web Hosting and/or Cloud Server in a secure and simplified manner.

Transferring Data Between Servers

FXP (File eXchange Protocol) is a method for transferring files directly between two FTP servers without the data passing through the local client.

Using FTP PORT and PASV commands, it establishes a connection between the two servers for faster and more efficient file transfers, thus saving bandwidth.

However, this method can present security risks if the connections are not secured by FTPS, and it requires a more complex setup compared to traditional FTP transfers.

FXP is enabled by default on Web Hosting and Cloud Servers.

CrossFTP is a free, cross-platform software that supports FXP (as well as FTP, SFTP, WebDav, S3, OpenStack Swift).

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