FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. Protocol is the agreed upon method of communication used between computers. Most specifically FTP is a network form of protocol in which you can transfer folders/files digitally between computers. Note: In order to use FTP as a means to transfer data, one must download FTP file sharing software to connect to an FTP server. FTP connects over port 21.
FTP is useful because it is a way to "store" files over the internet. Software organizations/companies in particular utilize FTP because they want users to be able to download their products.
As I mentioned above in order to use FTP file sharing, a user must download FTP software to connect to the server and essence become a "client." It is not something as easily accessible as folders/files that utilize hyper-text transfer protocol or http. Some examples of FTP programs include: FTP Commander Pro or Winscp Net.
The connection information needed to utilize an FTP server is initially a web browser. You need to load in your IP or Host name and with most company connections, you can sign on with the user name "anonymous" which allows you to connect. The anonymous set up allows new clients to download, not requiring a pre-existing account on the server.
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