How to Install FileZilla Client on Linux (tar.xz Archive)

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Published on August 4, 2025 11:07:31 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtBFFteLgX8

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In this video, I'll guide you through installing the latest FileZilla client on Linux. This *linux tutorial* uses Ubuntu, covering each step from the website to running FileZilla. Start your *ftp connection* today!

Commands
nano ~/.local/share/applications/filezilla.desktop

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[Desktop Entry]
Name=FileZilla
Comment=FTP client
Exec=/home/YOUR_USERNAME/Downloads/FileZilla3/filezilla
Icon=/home/YOUR_USERNAME/Downloads/FileZilla3/share/icons/hicolor/48x48/apps/filezilla.png
Terminal=false
Type=Application
Categories=Network;FileTransfer;
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chmod +x ~/.local/share/applications/filezilla.desktop
sudo mv ~/Downloads/FileZilla3 /opt/filezilla
Exec=/opt/filezilla/bin/filezilla
Icon=/opt/filezilla/share/icons/hicolor/48x48/apps/filezilla.png