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  • 2. On the dropdown select the following connection type
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Connecting to a Standard FTP (File Transfer) Connection

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Last updated 5 years ago

1. Create a new connection

2. On the dropdown select the following connection type

Select "Standard File Transfer (FTP)" on the Connection Type dropdown.

3. Ensure you connect to the correct port number

The most common port number for FTP is port 21 (its very uncommon for an FTP connection be anything other than 21 but you may want to check with your provider).

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Connection Type - Dropdown
FTP Default Port