Installing FileZilla FTP Client in Ubuntu Using Command Line

FileZilla is a powerful and free software for transferring files over the Internet. Its client binaries are available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, while server binaries are only available for Windows. In this article, we will demonstrate how to install the FileZilla FTP client program in Ubuntu Linux using the command line.

FileZilla is a free and open-source, cross-platform FTP application that consists of FileZilla Client and FileZilla Server. While it's possible to use these features to override decisions made by apt-get's conflict resolution system, for most users, installing the client program will be sufficient.

Installing FileZilla in Ubuntu 16.04 or 18.04 is a straightforward process that can be completed using the command line. The first step is to open the terminal and update the package list: `sudo apt-get update`. This ensures that your system has access to the latest available packages.

Once the package list is updated, you can install FileZilla using the following command: `sudo apt-get install filezilla`. This command tells apt-get to retrieve and install the FileZilla package from the default repositories. You may be prompted to confirm the installation, so make sure to enter 'y' or 'yes' when prompted.

After installing FileZilla, you can start using it by searching for 'FileZilla' in the Dash or Applications menu, depending on your Ubuntu version. Once launched, you can use FileZilla to transfer files over FTP, SFTP, and other protocols.

APT (Advanced Package Tool) is a free software user interface that works with core libraries to handle the installation and removal of software on Debian, Ubuntu, and other Linux distributions. apt-get is the command-line tool for handling packages, and may be considered the user's 'back-end' to other tools using the APT library.

In addition to installing FileZilla, apt-get can also be used to install or remove other packages. For example, you can use the following command to list all available packages: `apt-cache search`. This will display a list of packages that are available for installation.

When installing multiple packages at once, you can separate them with spaces. For example, to install FileZilla and another package called 'git', you would use the following command: `sudo apt-get install filezilla git`.

Finally, if you need to remove a package, you can do so using the following command: `sudo apt-get purge package-name`. This will remove the package and its dependencies from your system.

In conclusion, installing FileZilla FTP client in Ubuntu using the command line is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. By following the instructions outlined above, you should be able to install FileZilla and start transferring files over FTP, SFTP, and other protocols.

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