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Step-by-Step Guide to Installing and Using FileZilla FTP Client

This article provides a detailed, step‑by‑step tutorial for downloading, installing, and configuring the FileZilla FTP client and server on Windows, including screenshots of each installation stage and tips for creating desktop shortcuts and launching the program.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Installing and Using FileZilla FTP Client

FileZilla is a free, open‑source FTP client and server that supports FTP and SFTP, offering a clean interface for managing multiple sites.

Installation Tutorial

Visit the official FileZilla download page ( https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client ) and select the appropriate version for your system.

FileZilla download page
FileZilla download page

Click the “Download” button to start downloading the installer.

Download button
Download button

Run the downloaded .exe file, accept the license agreement, and proceed.

Leave the default options (allow all users) and click “Next”.

Check the box to create a desktop shortcut, then click “Next”.

Desktop shortcut option
Desktop shortcut option

Choose the installation location (default is fine) and click “Next”.

Installation path
Installation path

Decide whether to create a start‑menu entry (default is selected) and click “Next”.

Start menu option
Start menu option

The installer proceeds with the installation.

Installation progress
Installation progress

When installation finishes, the “Finish” button opens FileZilla automatically.

Installation complete
Installation complete

The main FileZilla interface is displayed.

FileZilla main interface
FileZilla main interface
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