How to Install Filezilla on Ubuntu 24.04

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FileZilla is one of the most popular FTP clients available, offering a simple interface for managing your website’s files. For Ubuntu users, installing FileZilla is a quick and easy process, especially on the latest Ubuntu 24.04 release. In this article, we will walk you through the steps to install FileZilla on your Ubuntu 24.04 system.

Step 1: Update Your Package Lists

Before installing any software, it’s important to ensure your system’s package lists are up to date. Open your terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt update

This command fetches the latest information on available packages, ensuring you’ll install the latest version of FileZilla.

Step 2: Install FileZilla Using APT

FileZilla is available in Ubuntu’s default package repositories, which makes the installation process simple. To install FileZilla, enter the following command:

sudo apt install filezilla

This will automatically download and install FileZilla along with any dependencies it may need.

Step 3: Verify the Installation

Once the installation is complete, you’ll want to ensure that FileZilla has been installed properly. To do this, either search for “FileZilla” in your system’s application menu or run the following command in your terminal:

filezilla

This will launch FileZilla, confirming that it’s ready for use.

Step 4: Connecting to an FTP Server

Once FileZilla is installed, you can begin using it to connect to your FTP server. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open FileZilla.
  2. In the Host field, enter the address of your FTP server.
  3. Enter your Username and Password in the respective fields.
  4. In the Port field, enter the port number (usually 21 for FTP or 22 for SFTP).
  5. Click Quickconnect to connect to your server.

You should now be connected and able to transfer files between your local machine and your server.

Optional: Install FileZilla Using a PPA

If for some reason the version in the default repositories is outdated or you prefer to get the latest features, you can install FileZilla via a Personal Package Archive (PPA). Here’s how:

  1. Add the PPA repository:
   sudo add-apt-repository ppa:n-muench/programs-ppa
  1. Update your package list again:
   sudo apt update
  1. Install FileZilla:
   sudo apt install filezilla

Using a PPA gives you access to the latest version of FileZilla, which may include new features and bug fixes not available in the default Ubuntu repositories.

Uninstalling FileZilla

If you ever need to uninstall FileZilla, simply run:

sudo apt remove filezilla

This will remove FileZilla from your system, but it will not affect any configuration files. If you want to completely remove FileZilla, including all settings, use:

sudo apt purge filezilla

Installing FileZilla on Ubuntu 24.04 is a straightforward process that can be done through the terminal in just a few steps. Whether you’re managing a website or simply transferring files between computers, FileZilla is a reliable tool that can handle FTP, SFTP, and FTPS connections efficiently.

By following the steps in this guide, you’ll have FileZilla installed and ready to use in no time!