Just one thing to keep in mind:
FTP is not build to be secure.
FTP is sending usernames and passwords in clear text through the network.
FTP is vulnerable to sniffing, spoofing, and brute force attacks, among other basic attack methods.
SFTP should be used or SSH instead.
Totally agree, thank you for this addition. git-ftp supports FTP, FTPS and SFTP, you just have to specify the protocol at the beginning of the url, e.g.:
ftps://your.server.com
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Just one thing to keep in mind:
FTP is not build to be secure.
FTP is sending usernames and passwords in clear text through the network.
FTP is vulnerable to sniffing, spoofing, and brute force attacks, among other basic attack methods.
SFTP should be used or SSH instead.
Added a corresponding security hint in the article. Thanks again 😊
Totally agree, thank you for this addition.
git-ftpsupports FTP, FTPS and SFTP, you just have to specify the protocol at the beginning of the url, e.g.: