file transfer protocol

noun

1. See FTP

File Transfer Protocol

1. See FTP

Example Sentences

The storage can then be uploaded using a file transfer protocol like Dropbox to store your security footage.

From The Verge

Three of China’s biggest smartphone makers are working together on a new wireless file transfer protocol that will work between their respective devices.

From The Verge

The Target hackers used a protocol known as FTP, for file transfer protocol, to extract the card data, Raff said.

From BusinessWeek

FTP, or file transfer protocol, is a commonly-used method for exchanging information between servers with an extra layer of security.

From Washington Post

This is a complex task that may involve using a file transfer protocol and compression techniques.

From Project Gutenberg