Some services allow you to convert FTP links or use a web interface (like Filestash ) to browse FTP servers via standard HTTPS. The Move to HTTPS and SFTP
Standalone software like FileZilla (cross-platform), WinSCP (Windows), or Cyberduck (Mac/Windows) offer full features including uploads and secure transfers (SFTP/FTPS).
Support was officially disabled by default in Chrome 88 (January 2021), and all remaining FTP-related code was stripped from the browser in Chrome 95 (October 2021). Modern Alternatives for Chrome Users
Google noted that browser-based FTP usage was low enough that maintaining the complex, unencrypted code was no longer a viable investment.
Modern web browsing has shifted away from native support, and Google Chrome is a primary example of this change. As of 2026, Chrome no longer functions as a built-in FTP client, having completely removed the code to handle such links to improve security and browser performance. The Evolution and Removal of FTP in Chrome
