SmartFTP

SmartFTP is a file transfer client for Windows systems that allows professionals and businesses to exchange data between local and remote machines. It supports multiple protocols including FTP, SFTP, HTTP, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, OneDrive, and WebDAV. The application provides advanced tools for server management, directory synchronization, task scheduling, and batch processing.

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• Customizable user interface. SmartFTP offers a configurable interface with adjustable panels, customizable toolbars, and color schemes. Users can organize the workspace according to their preferences, save specific configurations for different projects, and use simultaneous folder views for efficient directory navigation.
• Support for multiple protocols. The application supports connections via FTP, FTPS, SSH-based SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, WebDAV, and cloud services such as Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Microsoft Azure, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive. This compatibility allows managing various servers and services from a single application.
• Secure transfers. SmartFTP implements encryption using SSL/TLS for FTPS and SSH for SFTP, protecting data and credentials during transmission. Support for client certificates, public key authentication, and advanced encryption algorithms ensures security in communications with remote servers.
• Directory synchronization. The synchronization feature keeps files and folders up to date between local and remote systems. Settings based on date, size, and file type allow automating backup processes and website deployments with data integrity verification.
• Task scheduler. Includes an integrated scheduler to run transfers, synchronizations, and commands at specific times or regular intervals. Scheduled tasks can execute without user intervention, with detailed logging of results and email notifications.
• Advanced search. Search tools allow locating files on remote servers using criteria such as name, size, modification date, and attributes. Results can be filtered, and operations applied to specific sets of files.
• Support for large files. Capability to manage files larger than 4GB using binary transfers. Support for resuming interrupted transfers allows continuing downloads or uploads from the point of failure without restarting the entire process.
• Integration with external editors. Configuration of text and image editors to modify files directly on remote servers. Changes are automatically saved to the server after local editing, streamlining web development workflows.
• Scripting and automation. Support for scripting via JavaScript, VBScript, and .NET to automate complex operations. The API exposes functionalities to create, manage, and monitor transfers programmatically.
• Permission management. Tools for modifying file attributes and permissions on Unix and Windows systems. Recursive permission changes on entire directories and preservation of attributes during transfers.
• Directory comparison. Functionality to visually compare content of local and remote directories. Highlighting differences in names, sizes, and modification dates with options to synchronize in both directions.
• Multilingual support. User interface available in multiple languages including Spanish, English, German, French, Italian, and Japanese. Users can change the language according to preference without restarting the application.
• Simultaneous connections. Ability to establish multiple connections to different servers simultaneously. Independent transfer management for each connection with configurable transfer speed limits.
• Bookmarks and sessions. Bookmark system to save frequently used server locations with access credentials. Active sessions can be saved and restored upon next application startup.
• Detailed logging. Extensive logging system documenting all performed operations, executed commands, and server responses. Logs can be exported for analysis and troubleshooting connection issues.

SmartFTP was developed by the Austrian company SmartSoft Ltd. The first version was released in 1999 as an FTP client for Windows 95. The software is primarily written in C/C++ using Microsoft Visual Studio as the development environment. Throughout its history, SmartFTP has evolved from a basic FTP client to a comprehensive file transfer solution with support for modern protocols and cloud services.

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