Tutorials

Step-by-step walk-throughs for SFTP, FTP, and how the protocols actually work.

Practical, beginner-friendly tutorials — the commands behind every file transfer client, how the protocols differ from each other, and how to use Stylus SFTP Server in real workflows. New tutorials get added as we write them; the catalog below is the current set.

Protocol basics

Start here if you're new to FTP or SFTP. Each tutorial covers the commands you'll actually use, with examples and a clear comparison to neighbouring protocols.

Beginner ~8 min read
FTP commands: a beginner's reference
Every basic FTP command, what it does, and what a typical exchange between client and server looks like. Covers login, navigation, listing, file transfer, transfer mode, and data-connection setup (active vs passive).
Beginner ~8 min read
SFTP commands: how SFTP differs from FTP, and the commands you'll actually use
SFTP isn't FTP over SSH — it's a different protocol that runs as an SSH subsystem. Learn what makes it different (one port, always encrypted, key auth), how to connect, and the full set of interactive commands.

More learning material

If you want depth beyond the tutorials, the following sections cover the same ground in different formats: