Upload the directory recursively using the -r flag: put -r FolderName Option B: The Zip Workaround (For Standard FTP)
Graphical User Interface (GUI) clients are the most efficient way to move folders. They automatically create the directories and transfer all files inside them. 1. Download a Client (Windows, Mac, Linux) Cyberduck (Windows, Mac) WinSCP (Windows) 2. Connect to Your Server Open your FTP client. Enter your Host (IP address or domain). Enter your Username and Password . Enter the Port (usually 21 for FTP or 22 for SFTP). Click Quickconnect or Connect . 3. Transfer the Directory The left panel shows your Local Site (your computer). The right panel shows the Remote Site (the server). Locate the folder you want to move.
Standard command-line FTP does not have a native recursive command (like mput * ) that handles folders and subfolders well. Here are the best terminal workarounds. Option A: Use SFTP (Recommended)
Check if your transferred folders require specific read/write permissions (like 755 or 644 ) to function properly on the server.
If your server supports SSH, use sftp . It includes a recursive upload command. Open your terminal. Connect to the server: sftp username@hostname
Navigate to the target location on the server: cd /path/to/destination
Standard FTP sends passwords in plain text. Whenever possible, use SFTP or FTPS to encrypt your data.
Upload the directory recursively using the -r flag: put -r FolderName Option B: The Zip Workaround (For Standard FTP)
Graphical User Interface (GUI) clients are the most efficient way to move folders. They automatically create the directories and transfer all files inside them. 1. Download a Client (Windows, Mac, Linux) Cyberduck (Windows, Mac) WinSCP (Windows) 2. Connect to Your Server Open your FTP client. Enter your Host (IP address or domain). Enter your Username and Password . Enter the Port (usually 21 for FTP or 22 for SFTP). Click Quickconnect or Connect . 3. Transfer the Directory The left panel shows your Local Site (your computer). The right panel shows the Remote Site (the server). Locate the folder you want to move.
Standard command-line FTP does not have a native recursive command (like mput * ) that handles folders and subfolders well. Here are the best terminal workarounds. Option A: Use SFTP (Recommended)
Check if your transferred folders require specific read/write permissions (like 755 or 644 ) to function properly on the server.
If your server supports SSH, use sftp . It includes a recursive upload command. Open your terminal. Connect to the server: sftp username@hostname
Navigate to the target location on the server: cd /path/to/destination
Standard FTP sends passwords in plain text. Whenever possible, use SFTP or FTPS to encrypt your data.
