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How to Download and Install FileZilla for SFTP Access

Published on July 21, 2026

Do you want to upload, download or manage files on a hosting plan through SFTP? FileZilla Client lets you establish a secure connection to the server from your computer. In this guide, we explain how to download and install FileZilla.

Note Only download FileZilla from the official website. Choose FileZilla Client, not FileZilla Server. The free version of FileZilla Client is sufficient for an SFTP connection.

Installing FileZilla on Windows

  1. Open the official FileZilla Client download page.
  2. Under Windows (64bit x86), download the installer with a filename ending in _win64-setup.exe.
  3. Open the downloaded .exe file.
  4. Click Yes if Windows asks whether you want to allow the app to make changes.
  5. Read the licence terms and click I Agree.
  6. Choose whether you want to install FileZilla for your account only or for everyone using the computer.
  7. Keep the default components and installation folder selected and click Next.
  8. Click Install, followed by Finish, to complete the installation.
Note If the installer offers additional software, select Decline to prevent it from being installed.

Installing FileZilla on macOS

  1. Open the Apple menu and click About This Mac.
  2. Check whether Chip shows an Apple chip or Processor shows an Intel processor.
  3. Open the official FileZilla Client download page.
  4. Download the appropriate file under macOS (Apple Silicon) or macOS (Intel).
  5. Open the downloaded .tar.bz2 file to extract FileZilla.
  6. Move the extracted FileZilla app to the Applications folder.
  7. Open FileZilla and click Open if macOS asks for confirmation when you start it for the first time.

Installing FileZilla on Linux

We recommend installing FileZilla through your Linux distribution’s package manager. On Ubuntu and Debian, use:

bash
sudo apt update
sudo apt install filezilla

You can then open FileZilla from the applications menu or by running:

bash
filezilla
Tip Are you using a different Linux distribution? Search for FileZilla in its software centre or package manager.

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