• Spry Network File Manager (Windows)
• Fetch (Macintosh)
• ftp (DOS and UNIX command line)
• Web Browsers (such as Netscape) are also FTP clients but they can only download and upload files (Vers 3.0 or later Netscape), not delete them. If using a browser, please configure your email address in the proper location in the browser's preference.

A full featured FTP client must be used to delete files.

Sensitivity/Criticality Level for this server is "0" which means the inaccuracy, alteration, disclosure, or unavailability of data provided by this service would have a negligible impact on NASA's missions, functions, image, or reputation.

When transferring a file, the sender and receiver should coordinate so that when the file is placed in the /pub/site directory, it can be picked up as soon as possible. This is desirable because speedy deposit, retrieval and deletion minimizes the waiting period for someone else who otherwise might need to wait as long as five (5) days before there is space freed up.

 To transfer files, one can follow the steps given here:
(If using a browser such as Netscape, the URL is ftp://ftp.msfc.nasa.gov)
 
 

Sender:

Connect to ftp.msfc.nasa.gov using an FTP client (described above).  Login as anonymous and use your e-mail address (e.g., jane.smith@msfc.nasa.gov) as a password. Change directories to /pub/site directory. Transfer the file into the /pub/site directory         OR Create a subdirectory under the /pub directory and Transfer the file into it        OR If using Netscape, drag the file from your desktop to the Netscape window and the file being dragged will be deposited in the particular directory displayed on the screen.

Receiver:

Connect to ftp.msfc.nasa.gov and log in as described above. Change directories to where the desired file is. Download the file (Use get command or if using Netscape, Drag the file to your desktop.) Erase the file (Optional, although the file should be erased if it is not going to be accessed again. This function not available if using a Browser.)