anonymous ftp

Definitions of anonymous ftp
  1. noun
    a common way to make software available; users are allowed to log in as `guest' without a password and copy whatever has been made available
    synonyms: anonymous file transfer protocol
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    type of:
    FTP, file transfer protocol
    protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network
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