FTP Client

FTP, SFTP, and FTPS client built into Stealth for Android. Connect to home servers, NAS boxes, and hosting providers with saved profiles, encrypted credentials, and inline file editing.

Opening the FTP Client

Open from the Stealth tools menu. The screen opens with the saved-connections list. Tap a profile to connect, or tap + to add a new one.

Supported Protocols

FTP. Classic FTP for legacy servers.

FTPS. FTP over TLS, with explicit (FTPES) and implicit modes.

SFTP. SSH file transfer with password or private-key authentication.

Connection Profiles

Save reusable connection profiles with hostname, port, protocol, username, password or private key path, default remote directory, and a friendly name. Profiles are stored encrypted on your device.

  • One-tap reconnect
  • Per-profile transfer mode (binary, ASCII, auto)
  • Per-profile passive or active mode for FTP
  • Tag profiles by environment for quick filtering

Browsing and Transfers

Local pane. Browse internal storage, SD card, and SAF locations.

Remote pane. Browse the connected server with breadcrumbs and quick navigation.

Transfer queue. Watch upload and download progress per file.

Resume. Resumes interrupted transfers when the server supports it.

Background transfers. A foreground service keeps transfers running when you switch apps.

Inline File Editing

Long press any remote text file to open it in the built-in editor. Save and the FTP client uploads the changes back to the server in place. Useful for tweaking config files on a Pi or VPS without a laptop.

Settings

Default download folderWhere downloaded files land when no profile override is set
Default editorBuilt-in editor or hand off to another installed editor
Concurrent transfersHow many files can transfer in parallel per connection
Speed limitOptional global upload and download cap
Confirm overwritesPrompt before replacing existing files

Why Use the Stealth FTP Client

Built in. No separate FTP app to install or pay for.

Encrypted credentials. Passwords and key paths live alongside the rest of your Stealth Vault data.

Same client on Windows. Stealth on Windows ships the same FTP client so saved profiles feel familiar.