FileZilla
FileZilla is a third-party FTP, FTPS, and SFTP client commonly used to transfer files between a Mac and remote servers.
What is FileZilla?
FileZilla is a graphical file transfer application for connecting to web servers, hosting accounts, and other remote systems over FTP, FTPS, and SFTP. People commonly use it to upload website files, download backups, manage server directories, and handle routine administrative transfers.
Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
FileZilla is a legitimate and widely used file transfer client. Risk is generally low when obtained from an official source, but it may store connection settings, transfer history, and potentially sensitive server details in user data files.
Recommendation: Keep it if you actively use FTP, FTPS, or SFTP connections. If you do not use it, removing the app is usually reasonable, but review any saved site settings or transfer data you may want to keep first.
Common paths
/Applications/FileZilla.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/org.filezilla-project.filezilla
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/FileZilla
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/org.filezilla-project.filezilla.plist
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