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by warren3322

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I have to use ftp to download documents in a secure way. However, the server administrator only gave the ip address, user ID and password. Is there a way to use the ftp account to download documents securely without changes in the server?

client side is windoas xp/ windows 7.

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by mamies

I don't think so unless someone else knows of a way, check to see if the server has Secure FTP. If not I am sure if the user ID and Password are strong enough it will be fairly secure. Don't take my word on it tho

Thanks,

Matthew

by seanferd

And no, if the server doesn't support SFTP, I can't imagine how you are supposed to be able to download anything securely.

Of course, this all depends on what is exactly supposed to be secure about this.

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