There are a couple of ways to connect to an FTP server. You can go through your browser or you can simply create an FTP shortcut in Windows File Explorer on your desktop.
To access an FTP site from your browser, you just need to type ftp:// followed by your FTP URL or IP address.
If you would like to login directly, you can include your username and password in the link.
Just type:
ftp://username:password@www.ftpsite.com
The other option is the create a network location in File Explorer.
- Open your Windows File Explorer and click on Add a Network Location
- You will be presented with the following Wizard
- Click on Next
- Select Choose a custom network location a click Next
- Enter the ftp link and click Next
For example, ftp://ftp.dlptest.com/
- If you have a username, uncheck the Log on anonymously and enter your username
- Enter a name for your FTP folder and click Next
- Click Finish and your network location is created
The folder will be listed under your network locations. If you would like you can right click and create a shortcut on your desktop
