FTPS stands for FTP over TLS. It’s a newer, secure version of FTP that encrypts your connection, meaning that a third party can’t see the files that you’re moving. It uses Transport Layer Security (TLS).
The video tutorial below shows how FTPS Works.
Want the full picture — explicit vs. implicit FTPS, why encrypting the login doesn’t automatically encrypt the file transfer, and how FTPS stacks up against FTP and SFTP in detail? Read our complete guide: What Is FTPS? FTP over TLS Explained (and How It Differs from SFTP).