Short answer
SFTP transfers files over an encrypted connection; plain FTP sends your password and your files in readable form. Use SFTP wherever your client supports it — on Traxio it is port 26628.
Learn more
- FTP vs SFTP: which should you use?How FTP, FTP with TLS (FTPS) and SFTP differ in security and setup, and which one to use with your Traxio hosting.
- Connecting with FileZilla (FTP and SFTP)Set up FileZilla to connect to your Traxio hosting over SFTP or FTP with TLS, save the connection, and transfer files safely.
- How to create an FTP accountCreate additional FTP accounts in DirectAdmin, limit them to one folder, and give a developer access without sharing your main login.
Step-by-step
- Set up SFTP and manage your site from your computerBeginner · 15 min · 6 steps