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SSH File Transfer Protocol

In computing, the SSH File Transfer Protocol is a network protocol that provides file access, file transfer, and file management over any reliable data stream. Wikipedia
Port(s): 22/TCP
Abbreviation: SFTP
Based on: Secure Shell (SSH)
Developer(s): IETF SECSH working group
Introduction: 1997; 27 years ago
OSI layer: Application layer (7)
Purpose: File transfer