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CNET Editors' review
FireFTP gives you the power of a top-notch FTP client from within your Firefox browser. It can handle multiple accounts and remember different logins, passwords, and connection settings for each. It supports authenticated TSL, authenticated SSL, and implicit SSL for secure transfers, drag and drop, and CHMOD changes. The plug-in works across platforms, lets users import and export account settings, and supports directory comparisons and synchronization, time-stamp syncing, file hashes, and auto-reconnect.
Setting up the program is as easy as using it. It's accessible either from Tools in the menu bar or you can add a FireFTP icon to the toolbar via customization options. You can also set the program to open in a new window or in a new tab, and it ran conflict-free with other major Firefox extensions like Tab Mix Plus, AdBlock Plus, or FoxyTunes.
Most surprisingly, it didn't cause any system sluggishness or freezes, nor did it instigate a massive memory leak of the kind that Firefox has become known for. There are, however, a few drawbacks. Windows Vista support has been spotty, and because of Firefox limitations, the app can't transfer files larger than 4GB, nor can it access network folders. Proxy support works for some, but not others. Despite these problems, the plug-in was stable, easy to use, and provided enough advanced features to make it worth coming back to.
Publisher's Description
From Mime Cuvalo:
FireFTP is a free, secure, cross-platform FTP client for Mozilla Firefox which provides easy and intuitive access to FTP servers.
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"It works with no fuss."
Version: FireFTP 1.0.4
Pros
Easy to install, easy to use, and does what I need.
Cons
I haven't found anything to complain about.
Summary
I'm not an FTP guru, but I do need to download or upload files to FTP sites several times a year. I've tried quite a few different FTP clients, and FireFTP is the most trouble-free that I've found.
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"Fast, easy, no hassle FTP transfers"
Version: FireFTP 0.99
Pros
Familiar folder/file arrangement of both local and remote directories. Drag & drop from one to the other.
Cons
It would be better if it would remember FTP password for connection or flag the password blank so Foxfire could pick it up and remember it.
Summary
Straightforward directory-to-directory drag & drop file transfers.
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"Works For Me!"
Version: FireFTP 0.99
Pros
I only have three sites to work on so I don't need all of the extras that so many FTP programs have. What I do need is to be able to connect with SFTP and change file permissions, and this client works perfectly for my needs, which I can say for a few of the programs that aren't free. It's also very easy to use; I figured it out in literally under a minute. It's quite intuitive.
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"Everything I need in an FTP Client."
Version: FireFTP 0.99
Pros
For a free program it is just wonderful. From what I can see, FireFTP has most features that you find in paid programs.
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"Simple, effective"
Version: FireFTP 0.97.1
Pros
Installation is a breeze, setting it up isn't much more difficult, although there isn't a lot of documentation. I've not run into the file size barrier yet but in other areas, it's been a solid performer.
Cons
Setup isn't completely intuitive and that hurts when the documentation is sketchy. I'm glad I wasn't a newbie when I started running it.
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"it is veery good"
Version: FireFTP 0.97.1
Pros
it is fast and easy to use
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"Perfect for Me!"
Version: FireFTP 0.97.1
Pros
First, it's simple, easy and takes up virtually no space on my hard drive, unlike many other FTP software products. Second, it loads immediately via the Tool function on the Firefox browser menu bar. It suits my needs perfectly and I really like the no-fuss aspects of file transfer that FireFTP offers. I'm very satisfied.
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"Good Software-Great Improvments"
Version: FireFTP 0.97.1
Pros
No More memory leaks with my firefox!
resume supported and file size big enough to send mildly compressed movies to my linux using friends .
Cons
I can not yet figure out a way to get my proxy configuration to work.
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Version: FireFTP 0.97.1
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"very good application"
Version: FireFTP 0.97.1
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