How to Install FileZilla on Ubuntu via GUI and Command Line

FileZilla is a popular open-source FTP client that allows users to transfer files between their local system and remote servers. In this article, we will cover the steps to install FileZilla on an Ubuntu system using both the Graphical User Interface (GUI) and command line methods.

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Installation via GUI (Ubuntu Software Center)

To install FileZilla using the GUI method, follow these steps:

1. Start the Ubuntu Software Center.

2. Search for 'FileZilla' in the search bar.

3. Click on the 'Install' button to begin the installation process.

Once the installation is complete, you can verify that FileZilla has been installed by executing the following command in the terminal:

```

$ sudo apt list -installed | grep filezilla

```

This will display a list of installed packages, including FileZilla and its dependencies.

Installation via Command Line

Alternatively, you can install FileZilla using the command line method. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the terminal on your Ubuntu system.

2. Run the following commands to update the package list and install FileZilla:

```

$ sudo apt update

```

The above commands will download the FileZilla package from the default package repositories.

To verify that FileZilla has been installed, execute the following command in the terminal:

```

$ sudo apt list -installed | grep filezilla

```

This will display a list of installed packages, including FileZilla and its dependencies.

Features of FileZilla

FileZilla is a powerful FTP client that offers several features to make file transfers easier. Some of the key features include:

* Tabbed interface to connect to multiple servers

* Easy-to-use Site Manager and transfer queue

* Supports resume and transfer of large files (over 4GB)

* Supports FTP, FTP over SSL/TLS (FTPS), and SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)

In this tutorial, we have covered both the GUI and command line methods for installing FileZilla on an Ubuntu system. We assume that your system has a stable internet connection to download the package from the default repositories. With these steps, you should now be able to install and use FileZilla to transfer files between your local system and remote servers.

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