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Browser FTP Not Working? 3 Easy Fixes to Apply Now
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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You have stumbled on this guide because your browser FTP is not working. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is one of the earliest standard network protocols we still use to build bridges between two devices so they may share data.
The technology dates back to the early days of the Internet. When you merely wish to download or see the files hosted on an open FTP server, the FTP connection through a web browser approach is often employed.
Note that you can easily avoid FTP issues usingautomated FTP software.
Do browsers still support FTP?
The file-sharing protocol is one of the earliest internet protocols. It is only expected that after years, technology would have evolved. As a result, many browsers will no longer support FTP.
Using FTP, credentials like usernames and passwords may be sent in plain text, posing a security risk.
Why does FTP not work in Chrome?
Like many major browsers, Chrome no longer supports the file-sharing protocol. So off the box, unless you do some settings tweaks, you would not be able to use FTP on the Chrome browser. Instead, safer options like SFTP, FTPS, and HTTPS are adopted by browsers.
Why is FTP not working in Firefox?
In 2021, Firefox followed the example of many browsers and cut off support for FTP. This means by default, you will not be able to use the protocol.
Note that browser FTP is not working in Edge as well.
What can I do if browser FTP is not working?
1. Download and use an FTP client
Download any popular FTP client and use it in the place of a browser.
Many individuals have benefited from utilizing FTP clients like FileZilla throughout the years. Here are a few benefits of this transfer technique:
2. Enable FTP on your computer
This should be an alternative for problems of browser FTP not working in Windows 11. In the past, you could enable FTP on Chrome using the experimental flags. Now that feature has been done away with, and theenable-FTPflag is not found in Chrome anymore.
You should try this for problems with the browser FTP not working on Windows 10.
You should try this alternative for cases of browser FTP not working on Mac.
3. Use a different transfer protocol
Since FTP is phased out, you should consider using a different browser transfer protocol if you do not use a dedicated FTP client.
HTTPS or SFTP are two options that you may try.
How do I access my FTP through my browser?
We highly recommend you opt for better file transfer protocols. By enabling it on your operating system, as we have shown above, you can use other services that support the protocol. Additionally, note that you can fix any errors of theWindows 10/11 FTP client not workingin a few steps.
However, with browsers discarding this functionality, it is a sign that you should not be using FTP.
And please, let us know if this article was helpful in the comments section.
Afam Onyimadu
Windows Software Expert
Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems, dating back to his introduction to Windows 98. He is passionate about technology amongst many other fields. Aside from putting pen to paper, he is a passionate soccer lover, a dog breeder, and enjoys playing the guitar and piano.
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Afam Onyimadu
Windows Software Expert
Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems.
