How to Install, Launch, Manage, and Remove FileZilla Client on Ubuntu Linux

FileZilla is a popular and reliable cross-platform FTP, FTPS, and SFTP client with numerous useful features. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install, launch, manage, and remove FileZilla client from the command line and Software Center on Ubuntu Linux.

Installing FileZilla Client

To install FileZilla client on your Ubuntu Linux system, follow these steps:

1. Open Software Center on your system.

2. Search for FileZilla in the search bar.

3. Select FileZilla from the search results and click the Install button.

4. Authenticate the installation by typing your login password and clicking the Authenticate button.

5. Once authenticated, Software Center will download and install FileZilla client.

Launching FileZilla Client

To launch FileZilla client on your Ubuntu Linux system, follow these steps:

1. Click the 'Show Application' button in the menu.

2. Find FileZilla client icon in the list of applications.

3. Click the FileZilla client icon to start the application.

Managing and Removing FileZilla Client

To manage or remove FileZilla client from your system, follow these steps:

1. Open Software Center on your system.

2. Search for FileZilla in the search bar.

3. Select FileZilla from the search results and click the Remove button to uninstall the application.

4. Authenticate the removal operation by typing your login password and clicking the Authenticate button.

Alternatively, you can remove FileZilla client from the command line:

1. Open a terminal on your system.

2. Type `sudo apt-get purge filezilla` to remove FileZilla client.

3. Authenticate the remove operation by typing your login password.

In conclusion, FileZilla is a fast and reliable cross-platform FTP, FTPS, and SFTP client with lots of useful features. Installing, launching, managing, and removing FileZilla client on Ubuntu Linux is a straightforward process that can be accomplished through Software Center or command line.

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