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Why does FTP-ing take so long

« on: 03 April, 2023, 08:41:08 AM »
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Hi to all on forum!  So I use a responsive web editor for a little site that I have that has a built-in ftp client, but whenever I need to upload files it always takes so long.  Is there any way of speeding up ftp?
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Re: Why does FTP-ing take so long

« Reply #1 on: 04 April, 2023, 05:37:01 AM »
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FTP has always been slow, but one or two things to do are not to have any other online activities running at the same time and to do transfers at night time when internet traffic is usually lower.



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Re: Why does FTP-ing take so long

« Reply #2 on: 07 April, 2023, 11:42:04 PM »
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Hi to all on forum!  So I use a responsive web editor for a little site that I have that has a built-in ftp client, but whenever I need to upload files it always takes so long.  Is there any way of speeding up ftp?
I get slow ftp issues all the time and I think one of the main culprits can be an overloaded network serving too many devices.  You're pc, laptop, etc, is just one of hundreds/thousands of machines connected to your isp's WAN.

Re: Why does FTP-ing take so long

« Reply #3 on: 16 April, 2023, 11:09:10 AM »
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I think FTP program settings can affect upload speeds, also the maximum number of simultaneous connections can limit or overload the transfer.

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« Reply #4 on: 16 April, 2023, 02:11:04 PM »
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If the web editor came with a free FTP client, chances are it has limited options so you might be stuck with it as it is.  There's always a trade-off.


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Re: Why does FTP-ing take so long

« Reply #5 on: 12 November, 2024, 02:29:11 PM »
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Thanks to all for the useful hints and pointers.  At least I now know I'm not the only one that experiences slow FTP problems. :P
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Re: Why does FTP-ing take so long

« Reply #6 on: 23 November, 2024, 09:35:04 AM »
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Thanks to all for the useful hints and pointers.  At least I now know I'm not the only one that experiences slow FTP problems. :P
You're wellcome!  I think most experience slow FTP connections from time to time.


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