Mozilla to remove FTP protocol support from Firefox

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Mozilla Firefox plans to disable and then remove support for the FTP protocol in the Firefox web browser this year. In the future, users will not be able to download files via the FTP protocol and view content of FTP links/directories within the Firefox browser anymore.

Explaining the decision to remove support for the FTP protocol in future versions of the Firefox web browser, Mr. Novotny said: 'We're doing this for security reasons. FTP is an insecure protocol and there's no reason to prefer it over HTTPS for downloading resources. Additionally, parts of the FTP codebase are very old, insecure, and hard to maintain. Furthermore, we've found numerous security vulnerabilities in the past.'

Mozilla Firefox browser to eliminate FTP protocol support

According to engineers, Firefox 77, currently scheduled for release in June (although it may be delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic), will be the first release to drop support for the FTP protocol. For those who insist on using configurations that may have this issue, the option can still be enabled in the about:config page by activating the appropriate settings.

Clearly, leaving unsupported features in Firefox for much longer wouldn't be safe, so the company plans to remove all related code for FTP support by early 2021. According to Mr. Novotny, there will be no way to re-enable FTP support after this time. Firefox will join Chrome in removing FTP support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the reasons Mozilla Firefox is removing FTP protocol support?

Mozilla Firefox is removing FTP protocol support due to security concerns. FTP is considered insecure, and there are no advantages over HTTPS for downloading resources. Additionally, the FTP codebase is outdated and difficult to maintain, leading to various security vulnerabilities.

When will Mozilla Firefox officially drop support for the FTP protocol?

Mozilla Firefox plans to drop support for the FTP protocol with the release of Firefox 77, scheduled for June this year. However, this timeline may be subject to delays due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Can users still access FTP sites in Firefox after support is removed?

No, users will not be able to access FTP sites in Firefox after the support is removed. Once the FTP protocol is disabled, users will not be able to download files or view FTP content in the browser.

Is there a way to enable FTP support temporarily in Firefox before it's removed?

Yes, users can temporarily enable FTP support by adjusting settings in the about:config page. However, this is a temporary solution, and once support is fully removed, there will be no way to re-enable it.

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