FTP Control
FTP Control Protocol
Detection Information
The following page provides information on the FTP Control Protocol.
Protocol Description
FTP is a protocol used to transfer files between computers. The control portion of the file transfer typically happens on TCP port 21, while the data transfer happens on TCP port 20 or potentially other ports.
Full Name
File Transfer Protocol (Control)
Abbreviation
FTP Control
Introduced
Version 2.88
Best Practices
FTP is an old school protocol that has been around since the early 1970s. Unlike the encrypted FTPS protocol, the basic FTP protocol uses clear text passwords so user authentication should be avoided in this mode.
Port Statistics
| IP Protocol | Flow Percent |
|---|---|
| TCP 2121 | 62% |
| TCP 21 | 38% |
Port Reference - RFC
- TCP 21 - File Transfer Protocol [Control]
Category
File Server
External Resources
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