Maybe some 18 years ago I started using FTP to download and upload. Never have I been told:
Do Not Use explicit FTP.
Huh? What does that mean?
I got a new Web Host service from a company that is, I think, in Chicago. I have never been to Chicago. It must be a different culture. Why can't they do FTP like the rest of the world?
Gere are verbatim instructions:
PLEASE NOTE:
Improper Settings Can Trigger The FireWall And Block Your IP Address:
Proper Settings Are As Follows:
FTP Username: (your username)
FTP server: (ftp.yourdomain.com)
FTP port: 21
Do Not Use explicit FTP.
Please make sure that TLS is not enabled when using FTP.
Please make sure that Passive Mode is enabled.
FileZilla Instructions
When configuring FileZilla, you can download an XML file and import it to your FileZilla client.
To configure the FileZilla FTP client: Go To >> In Cpanel: >> FTP Accounts:
1
Click the Configure FTP Client link that corresponds to the FTP account you wish to use to connect to your FTP server.
2
Click the FTP link to download the XML file. We recommend that you use SFTP whenever possible, as it is generally more secure than FTP. Note: This step will over-write any previous XML configuration file without warning.
(The above is cur and paste and it made a word wrap. I left it as it.)
The part I do not understand is 'do not use explicit FTP.
Does anybody here understand this?
Why can't I use FTP like I always have?
