FTP is file transfer protocol used for exchanging files and FTP server are spread all over the Internet which can be set up anywhere between game servers, voice servers, Internet hosts and other physical servers for own usage or to share with others.
Searching FTP files can be cumbersome using normal search engine and therefore we have special FTP search engine which crawls FTP servers to find files that can be easily and quickly downloaded onto your Computer.
Here is a list of Top FTP Search Engine to find FTP Files/Servers :
1. Metaftp
This service has FTP servers which are 100% legal and free to download. Perhaps,the widely used search engine for finding out FTP files from the server. Make a search, get the ftp file and download directly.
2. Global File Search
Very big FTP Search engine which has scanned 1697 computers, providing valuable available resources. Their are totally 165.4 tera byte of files shared from various servers. Another feature is to scan the latest recent FTP server visited by other people which is really helpful.
3. Mamont
A Russian search engine which is supposed to be the Largest FTP search engine for finding all FTP servers.
4. FTP search
FTP search engine is used for finding free downloads, free mp3s, images, shareware or freeware files on the Internet.
5. File Searching
Another Russian service where you can search for music,videos and FTP server from the search box. Decent site which also has an advanced search option to find the specific file/server.
6. Napalm FTP indexer
This engine has annoying pop up ads but finds relatively good amount of files which are maintained by members. There are around 1737 FTP servers indexed.
7. File watcher
Searching FTP servers, directory and using content search is easy from file watcher. There is a search help section to teach you on how to find all your resources easily.
8. Wenjian.net
Defines itself as a file encyclopedia and it includes an FTP search engine. The user interface is mixed in Chinese and English and it doesn’t tell how many servers are included in the data base.
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