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Difference Between HTTP and

FTP
FTP is a file transfer protocol that allows us to transfer data between a server and a
client over the internet. HTTP transfers data between the web browser and the web
server. Here, we have provided the difference between HTTP and FTP listed in the
table below.

HTTP VS FTP

HTTP FTP

HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer


FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol.
Protocol.

It has support for both the control and


It facilitates data connectivity.
data connections.

It is a collection of principles that govern It's a set of principles that allow you
how web pages are transported across to download and upload files from
the internet between computers. your computer to the internet.

The HTTP protocol uses URLs that The FTP protocol uses URLs that
begin with HTTP. begin with FTP.

HTTP does not require authentication. Authentication is always required.

FTP uses TCP’s port numbers 20 and


HTTP uses the TCP’s port number 80.
21.

HTTP is efficient to transfer smaller files


FTP is efficient to transfer large files.
like web pages.
What is HTTP?

HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol. It is the foundation of the World
Wide Web. It is an internet standard that enables the transmission of web pages
across the internet. It also specifies how the web browser handles any web request.
All web pages have a protocol, domain name, and path to the web page in their
web address. The HTTP protocol is indicated by the presence of http:// in most
web addresses. HTTP is analogous to the combination of FTP and SMTP
functionalities.

HTTP communications are not intended for people to read; the web server and
browser understand and read them. HTTP messages, unlike SMTP messages, are
provided immediately rather than being stored and subsequently forwarded.

What is FTP?

The FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. It's used to transfer a file from one
computer to another. When moving a file from one host to another, issues can arise
because the communicating hosts use different file name conventions, directory
structures, and data representation methods. FTP solves all of these issues. When
two hosts with differing setups need to exchange data, they use FTP.

FTP files were created when data security was not a priority issue. FTP is no
longer in use, and alternative news protocols have taken their place. The FTP
supports two types of Transmission Control Protocols (TCP) for file transfer: the
first is the data port or data connection (port 20). The user's authentication is
handled using the command port or control connection (port 21).

Key Difference Between HTTP and FTP

The key differences between HTTP and FTP are given below.

• A stateless protocol describes HTTP, whereas FTP preserves states and is


not a stateless protocol.
• HTTP is capable of in-band band transfer, and FTP is capable of out-of-band
band transfer.
• Only the data connection is supported in HTTP, whereas both data and
control connections are supported in FTP.

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