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# [Understanding FTP and TFTP: File Transfer Basics for Beginners](https://p-it-s.hashnode.dev/understanding-ftp-and-tftp-file-transfer-basics-for-beginners?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When working with networks, there are times when you need to move files between devices. This is where file transfer protocols come in. Two common ones you might encounter are FTP and TFTP. Both are used to send and receive files, but they work in di...

Aug 11, 2025 · 16 min read · p-it-s.hashnode.dev  
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