Installing FileZilla on Ubuntu
FileZilla can be installed on Ubuntu using three methods: the package manager (recommended for stability), Flatpak (for isolation), or a manual download (for latest versions).
Package Manager (Recommended):
Open a terminal and run the following commands to update your package list and install FileZilla:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install filezilla
To add Chinese language support, install the localization package:
sudo apt install filezilla-locales
Flatpak (Isolated Installation):
If Flatpak is not installed, add it first:
sudo apt install flatpak
Add the Flathub repository (a trusted source for Flatpak apps) and install FileZilla:
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
flatpak install flathub org.filezilla.FileZilla
Run FileZilla using:
flatpak run org.filezilla.FileZilla
Manual Download (Latest Version):
Visit the FileZilla website, download the .deb package for Ubuntu, and install it via the terminal:
wget https://download.filezilla-project.org/client/FileZilla_x.x.x_x86_64-linux-gnu.deb # Replace with latest version
sudo dpkg -i FileZilla_x.x.x_x86_64-linux-gnu.deb
If dependencies are missing, fix them with:
sudo apt --fix-broken install
Configuring FileZilla for FTP/SFTP Connections
After installation, configure FileZilla to connect to your FTP/SFTP server via the Site Manager (the central tool for managing connections).
Open Site Manager:
Launch FileZilla and click File > Site Manager (or press Ctrl+S). This opens a window to create and manage server profiles.
Create a New Site:
Click the New Site button and give your connection a recognizable name (e.g., “My Web Server”).
Enter Server Details:
192.168.1.100 or example.com).21 for FTP or 22 for SFTP (default for secure connections).SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol (recommended for security) or FTP - File Transfer Protocol (if your server doesn’t support SFTP).Normal (for username/password authentication) or Anonymous (for public servers).ftpuser or your Linux username).Connect to the Server:
Click Connect. If this is your first time connecting, FileZilla will prompt you to accept the server’s SSL certificate (for SFTP/FTPS) or save the login credentials.
Optional: Configure Advanced Settings:
After a successful connection, you can adjust transfer settings (e.g., Transfer Mode set to “Auto” for automatic selection of binary/text mode, Transfer Queue size for managing multiple files) or save the configuration for future use by right-clicking the site and selecting Settings.
Basic File Operations in FileZilla
Once connected, you can manage files between your local machine and the server using the intuitive interface:
Troubleshooting Common Issues
chmod to adjust permissions if needed).~/.filezilla folder (back up your settings first).