FTP Backup Software - a Reliable Solution for Online FTP Backup

FTP backup software provides the most secure and reliable way to back up data. Storing files on a remote FTP backup server ensures protection against hardware failures, natural disasters and other causes of data loss.

To back up to FTP you need an online FTP backup software, such as Handy Backup.

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FTP Backup Software

What Is FTP?

What Is FTP Backup

FTP (file transferring protocol) and its advanced versions, SFTP and FTPS, are some of the oldest online storage types. The FTP protocol allows transferring files and folders to and from some remote storage, available by predefined name or by an IP address.

Due to popularity of this technology, you can easily find and download some free FTP backup tool. Compared to Handy Backup, these tools often lacks a versatility, convenience, automation or security, maybe, all of these features. Still, these tools are free.

Handy Backup and Features of the Best FTP Backup Software

Handy Backup and Features of Best FTP Backup Software

Advanced Online FTP Backup Transfer Engine

Handy Backup is equipped with a robust FTP client that offers advanced capabilities for transferring data in various directions. You can utilize this feature to remotely store PC backups, back up data from an FTP server, or simply copy files between different FTP servers.

Compatibility of FTP Backup Software

Enhanced Compatibility of FTP Backup Software

Handy Backup offers full Unicode support, allowing you to back up files with names in languages such as Japanese, Russian, German, and more. With advanced algorithms, you can back up or synchronize data from any type of FTP server, including SOCKS5 and SOCKS4 proxy servers.

FTPS and SFTP Backup Software

FTPS (FTP over SSL) and SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)

While the Standard edition enables automatic backup to FTP, higher editions (Professional and above) provide support for secure protocols SFTP and FTPS. These powerful features are all accessible in the trial version of the software at no cost.

FTP Backup Service for Home and Business: the Recommended Solution

With a rich set of features and strong focus on user experience, Handy Backup is widely recognized as the most powerful backup utility in its class. If you are a just home user, or you are seeking for FTP backup software for your business; Handy Backup always will be your best choice!

Testimonials About FTP Backup Software by Handy Backup

Review FTP Backup Software by Handy Backup

"I backup to FTP and SFTP, as well as restore files to same locations, when I make websites. Handy Backup automates all actions for me, working as quickly and precisely as I even could dream, and all my preset tasks still work through the years without any need for modifying or updating!"

Mark Eldritch, a Web designer

How to Backup FTP Files

You can use the FTP server either as a source of backup data or as a destination where you will keep your backups. In both cases, you need to link FTP backup software Handy Backup with a particular FTP server, creating a new connection.

Configuration of the FTP plug-in: General

On the connection dialog, set up a name of that new connection, a server name, and provide a pair of login and password for accessing to FTP. You can also select a remote folder on an FTP server to access it as backup source or destination. After entering all parameters, click OK.

Choosing an FTP Backup Hosting as Data Destination


To use FTP backup storage, select FTP as the destination. You can perform it on Step 3, when you are creating a new backup task, or later, by editing task properties, on the “Storage” tab.

Selecting an FTP Server as Data Source


Selecting the FTP plug-in as destination

If you want to perform FTP backup (e.g. copying website content through FTP connection), choose FTP as the source of data. Again, you can apply it on Step 2 when you are creating a new task, or by editing an existing task using the tab "Backup set".

Adding data of the FTP plug-in to backup set

For comprehensive guidance on configuring and utilizing FTP backup software, refer to the corresponding chapter in the User Manual.

FTP Backup Hosting

When you choose an FTP backup storage media, Handy Backup allows you using any modern storage type, from a local drive or an USB external disk to a local NAS or shared folder to a private or commercial cloud based on S3 or WebDAV data protocols to popular cloud storage, and, of course, to another FTP.

FTP backup to Google Drive, Amazon S3 or Other Cloud

Can I FTP to Google Drive, Amazon S3 or Other Cloud?

Yes, Handy Backup provides plug-ins for most popular cloud services, including Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, Amazon S3, OneDrive and OneDrive for Business, as well as for some other clouds.

Due to constant updating of cloud security protocols, some services are sometimes unavailable for Handy Backup or require additional setup to use these services properly. It is not a fault of Handy Backup, and program updates fix these small problems as soon as possible!

Handy Backup for Remote Backup Hosting Service Providers


Utilizing online FTP backup has become an essential business practice in today's digital landscape. In connection with growing interest in this FTP backup service and software, we present you to the family of our backup utilities, Handy Backup.

With our powerful and easy to use remote backup software, you can offer your customers a completely new sense of security and protection for their business. To learn more about partnership opportunities, please visit the online backup software for service providers section.


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