FileZilla v3.71.1

About FileZilla

Quick answer: FileZilla Client is a file transfer program that moves files between your computer and a server over FTP, FTP over TLS (FTPS) and SFTP. Newest recorded version: 3.71.1. Downloads link to the official publisher.

FileZilla Client is a file transfer program that moves files between your computer and a server over FTP, FTP over TLS (FTPS) and SFTP. Tim Kosse started the FileZilla project in 2001, and the client is released under the GNU GPL version 2 or later. A separate FileZilla Server program and a paid FileZilla Pro edition exist, but this listing covers the free client. The window shows local files on the left and remote files on the right, and you transfer by dragging items across or double-clicking them. The Site Manager stores connection details, and a transfer queue lets you add many files, pause them and retry failures. Features include directory comparison, a remote file search, bookmarks, bandwidth limits, and the ability to resume interrupted transfers. Pro adds more protocols and cloud storage services such as Amazon S3 and Google Drive. Download the client from filezilla-project.org and read each installer page. Open the Site Manager, create a new site, choose SFTP or FTP over TLS, and enter the host, user name and password or key file. If you manage a website, keep a local copy of the site in a folder so that you can compare directories before uploading. Test the connection with a harmless file first.

Key features

• ✓FTP, FTPS and SFTP connections
• ✓Site Manager for saved servers
• ✓Drag and drop between local and remote panels
• ✓Transfer queue with pause, resume and retry
• ✓Directory comparison and remote file search
• ✓Bandwidth limits and simultaneous transfers
• ✓Bookmarks for frequently used folders

Our review

FileZilla is a familiar choice for web developers and site owners who upload files to hosting accounts, and its two-pane layout is easy to learn. It supports plain FTP, which does not encrypt passwords, so use SFTP or FTPS wherever the server allows. The Site Manager stores passwords unless you choose otherwise, so protect your computer and consider using key files. Cloud storage and some other protocols are limited to the paid Pro edition. Download the free client from filezilla-project.org and read each page of the installer, as third-party download sites sometimes add unwanted software.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 · Last reviewed 11 Oct 2026 · How our reviews work

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