evoftp FAQ

This evoftp FAQ answers the questions that come up most often in tickets — what it costs, what it connects to, and what it does not do yet. Everything here is true of version 0.2.0.

Is evoftp free?

Yes. evoftp is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence, made by EvoSeedbox. There is no paid tier and nothing to unlock. The source code is public, so you can read exactly what the app does before you run it.

Can I use it with another seedbox provider, or my own server?

Yes. evoftp speaks SFTP over SSH, and since 0.2.0 also FTPS and plain FTP, so it works with any server that gives you SFTP or FTP access. The one-click .evoftp connection file is an EvoSeedbox convenience; for any other server, pick the protocol and type the host, port, username and password into the Connect dialog.

Does it support FTP or FTPS?

Yes, since version 0.2.0. The Connect dialog has a Protocol dropdown: SFTP over SSH (the default, port 22), FTPS (FTP with TLS, port 21), plain FTP (port 21) and implicit FTPS (port 990); choosing one fills in its port. Segmented downloads and resume work the same over FTP and FTPS; a server that refuses parallel connections gets a single stream instead. FTPS certificates are pinned on first connection, like an SSH host key; if one changes later, edit the server and clear the pin. Plain FTP is unencrypted and evoftp warns you when you pick it. Your seedbox offers SFTP, so keep SFTP there. Still not supported: WebDAV and S3.

What is the difference between FTP and SFTP?

They are different protocols that happen to share three letters. FTP (port 21) sends your login and files unencrypted. SFTP (port 22) runs inside an SSH connection, so the login and every byte transferred are encrypted. Your seedbox provides both; use SFTP.

Does it work over a VPN?

Yes. Over SFTP, evoftp is ordinary SSH traffic on port 22, and the VPN just carries it. A VPN usually adds latency, so if downloads feel slow through it, switch to the Long distance profile in Settings, which sends more data in flight per connection.

Can it sync or mirror a folder?

Not yet. evoftp can download a whole folder (several files at once), but there is no sync, no mirror mode and no scheduled transfers. Interrupted downloads do resume when you download the same file into the same folder again.

Can I limit the download speed?

Not yet — there is no speed limit setting. To go easy on your connection, pick the Gentle profile in Settings (one segment, one file, two connections), or use the Download ▾ menu to start a single download with one segment.

Is there an iOS or Android app?

No. evoftp runs on Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS 11 and newer (Apple Silicon and Intel) and Linux (AppImage). There are no mobile versions and none are being built at the moment.

Where does it keep my password?

On Windows and Linux, saved passwords are encrypted with your OS login. On macOS the current unsigned build stores them unencrypted in the app’s config folder; leave the password field empty if that concerns you. Nothing about you is sent anywhere except to the server you connect to.

How do I report a problem?

Open a ticket from your client area. Include your operating system, the evoftp version (shown in Settings), the exact error text, and what you were transferring when it happened. A screenshot of the transfer list helps.

Overview: evoftp guide.