Similar to HTTP which is the protocol used in browsing the Word Wide Web. There are a number of Shareware programs on the Internet available to the public that will allow a person to access FTP servers. Sometimes referred to as an FTP client, the FTP program is useful for transferring binary files and uploading text and graphics to your Web Site. FTP Software can be obtained here . While it is possible with most browsers to FTP to a site, it is generally only possible to download files from a site.
Most browsers only allow entry to anonymous ftp sites.
Most FTP software will require the user input a few basic values to be able to access a site. This set of numbers is called an IP Address. These addresses tell the FTP program where to link to. Your User ID was selected when you subscribed for hosting services. Your Password is required when logging on to your site.