File Transfer
FTP Transfer
Browse, upload, and download files from standard FTP servers.
Ternux supports transferring files to and from standard FTP servers using the same dual-pane interface used for SFTP and S3.
Starting an FTP session
You must first have an FTP Connection saved in your Connections tab.
- Double-click the FTP connection card, or
- Right-click the FTP connection card → File Transfer.
A new File Transfer tab opens with your local filesystem on the left and the FTP server on the right.
Transferring files
Transfers work exactly like SFTP:
- Select files or folders in either pane.
- Drag and drop them to the opposite pane, or
- Right-click → Upload / Download.
All transfers are added to the background queue, visible in the Activity Panel (`Ctrl+``).
File operations
Right-clicking a file or folder in the FTP pane exposes standard operations:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Rename | Rename in-place |
| Delete | Permanently delete (no trash) |
| New Folder | Create a directory |
| View / Edit | Open small files in the text editor dialog |
Standard FTP transmits data (including credentials) in plaintext. For secure transfers, prefer SFTP via an SSH connection.