Installing and Updating FileZilla on Ubuntu Terminal

FileZilla is a popular and user-friendly FTP client that offers a range of features and supports various protocols such as HTTP/1.1, SOCKS5, and FTP Proxy. It's available for both Windows and Linux platforms, making it an excellent choice for users who need to transfer files between different operating systems.

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install the latest version of FileZilla on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa using a recommended Launchpad PPA repository or the alternative third-party package manager Flatpak. We'll also cover how to check for updates and remove (uninstall) FileZilla FTP application if needed.

Installing FileZilla Using APT Method

To install FileZilla using the APT method, you need to update your Ubuntu system's package list and upgrade all packages. You can do this by running the following commands in your terminal:

sudo apt update

sudo apt upgrade

Once the updates are complete, you can install FileZilla by running the command:

sudo apt install filezilla

Installing FileZilla Using Flatpak Method

To install FileZilla using Flatpak method, you need to first add the Flathub repository and then install FileZilla. You can do this by running the following commands in your terminal:

flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

flatpak install flathub com.filezilla.FileZilla

Checking for Updates Using Terminal

It's recommended to check for updates using the terminal instead of relying on automatic updates. You can do this by running one of the following commands:

sudo apt update & sudo apt upgrade (APT Method)

flatpak update (Flatpak Method)

Notifications may appear if there are any available updates, but it's always a good idea to check manually to ensure you have the latest version.

Removing (Uninstalling) FileZilla FTP Application

If you need to remove FileZilla from your system, you can do so by running the following command:

sudo apt purge filezilla (APT Method)

flatpak uninstall com.filezilla.FileZilla (Flatpak Method)

FileZilla is an excellent FTP client that offers a range of features and supports various protocols. Installing it on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa is easy using either the APT or Flatpak method. Remember to check for updates regularly to ensure you have the latest version, and if needed, remove (uninstall) FileZilla FTP application.

You can download the latest version of FileZilla from its official website, which also supports sftp connections, allowing you to transfer files without having them wrapped up in (.zip) archives. This way, there's less traffic on your network while still getting everything done quickly.

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