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File Transfer - FTP - SFTP

Core FTP LE: Freeware for Windows

SUMMARY: Core FTP LE is a freeware file transfer program for Windows that supports secure file transfers, keep alives, and transfer logging.

Core FTP LE is a freeware file transfer client for Windows that supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS, HTTP, HTTPS, and other transfer modes. As with many other file transfer programs, sites can be entered into a manager to store host names, connection types, usernames, passwords (optional), default start folders / directories, and other configuration information.

Features include drag-and-drop support, multiple views, "keep alive" functionality, transfer bandwidth limits, transfer logs, optional sounds for transfer and connection events (so you can step away from the computer while a long transfer is taking place), and automatic reconnecting.

Core FTP LE transferring a file

Core FTP LE can be downloaded from the following address. Note there is also a commercial Pro version that supports e-mail notifications, thumbnail viewing, and scheduled transfers, among other features.

Core FTP LE: http://www.coreftp.com/

This tip was written regarding Core FTP LE 2.1, build 1612 on a Windows XP machine. Features, information, and screenshots for other versions / operating systems may vary.