Introduction
FileZilla is a popular open-source FTP application used to manage files on servers with ease. For Arch Linux users, installing FileZilla is straightforward thanks to the package management system. In this article, we will guide you step-by-step on how to install FileZilla on Arch Linux.
Install FileZilla from Terminal/Console
1. Update the System
Before installing new software, make sure your Arch Linux system is up-to-date.
sudo pacman -Syu2. Install FileZilla
After updating, the next step is to install FileZilla using the pacman command.
sudo pacman -S filezilla3. Verify Installation
To ensure FileZilla is installed correctly, you can check the installed version by running:
filezilla –version4. Run FileZilla
You can start FileZilla from the terminal or find it in your application menu.
filezilla5. Connect to an FTP Server
Once FileZilla is running, you can start connecting to FTP servers by entering the host, username, password, and port in the top input fields. Click “Quickconnect” to establish a connection.
Install FileZilla from the Official Site
1. Visit the Official FileZilla Website
The first step is to download the installation file from the official FileZilla website. Visit FileZilla Website and download the Linux version.
On the page, select the FileZilla Client for Linux and download the tar.xz file.
2. Open Terminal and Navigate to the Download Directory
After downloading the file, open the terminal and move to the directory where the file was downloaded (usually in the ~/Downloads folder).
cd ~/Downloads3. Extract the Downloaded File
Once you’re in the correct folder, extract the tar.bz2 file using the following command:
tar -xvf FileZilla_<version>-x86_64-linux-gnu.tar.xz4. Move the Extracted Files to the Appropriate Directory
For easier access, move the extracted files to the /opt directory, which is typically used for third-party applications.
sudo mv FileZilla-<version> /opt/filezilla5. Create a Shortcut for FileZilla
To easily run FileZilla, create a symbolic link in the /usr/bin directory:
sudo ln -s /opt/filezilla/bin/filezilla /usr/bin/filezilla6. Verify the Installation
To verify that FileZilla is installed and working properly, run the following command to check its version:
filezilla –version7. Run FileZilla
Once everything is set, you can launch FileZilla by typing the following command in the terminal:
filezilla8. Connect to an FTP Server
After FileZilla opens, you can enter your FTP server details in the fields at the top, including Host, Username, Password, and Port. Click “Quickconnect” to connect to the server.
