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WatchFTP is a Windows utility that monitors FTP sites for file changes. It automatically downloads new and updated files to a local folder, ensuring your directories stay synchronized with the remote server.
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WatchFTP 0/1
  • Pros

    • Monitors multiple FTP sites simultaneously
    • Automatically downloads new and changed files
    • Runs a batch script for each downloaded file
    • Sends email notifications listing downloaded files
    • Allows scheduled downtime for the FTP server
  • Cons

    • Operates only on the Windows platform
    • Does not support uploading files to the server
    • Lacks explicit support for two-way synchronization

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
3.4
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 2003
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
112
Downloads Last Week
0

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Monitor and make your FTP site updated all the time.
WatchFTP is a Windows program that monitors an FTP site for new and changed files and automatically downloads these to a local Windows folder. It can also run a batch script, or send email notification of the download. It sends you email notification listing the downloaded files, runs a script for each downloaded file, allows downtime for your FTP Server during off-hours, and it can monitor multiple FTP sites.

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