1. Secure file transfer: SFTP clients provide secure file transfer, unlike FTP clients which transfer files in plain text. SFTP clients encrypt the data before sending it over the network, making it more secure.
1. File management: SFTP clients allow users to manage their files remotely by renaming, copying, deleting, and moving files between folders.
1. Automatic resuming of failed transfers: SFTP clients can automatically resume failed transfers from where they were interrupted, unlike FTP clients which require that the whole process be restarted.
1. Large file support: SFTP clients support larger file sizes than FTP clients. This means users can transfer large files without the risk of data loss.
1. Directory synchronization: SFTP clients offer directory synchronization, allowing users to compare the contents of two folders and copy files that are missing or different.
1. SSH key authentication: SFTP clients allow users to authenticate using SSH keys, making it easier to connect to remote servers without having to remember passwords.
1. Parallel downloads: Some SFTP clients can download multiple files simultaneously, which helps to increase the speed of file transfer.
1. Permission management: SFTP clients provide users with the ability to manage file permissions, ensuring that they have the appropriate level of access to files on the server.
