Free FTP Client for Windows.
Publisher’s description
What is FTP Manager Lite?
FTP Manager Lite is a free program for Windows from DeskShare Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 15.8 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: FTP Manager Lite is a free Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is FTP Manager Lite safe to download?
- The file is served by deskshare.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
58B235CAE14C7830971E2E74DBEEC88058CECCF515F1856795E7CF9654B8C6EB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.54Latest | August 6, 2022 | 15.8 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DeskShare.FTPManagerLite -eFTPManagerLite.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DeskShare Inc.
- Licence
- Proprietary (Freeware)
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.54
- Released
- August 6, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- June 5, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- deskshare.com
- winget ID
- DeskShare.FTPManagerLite
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Frequently asked questions
Is FTP Manager Lite free?
Yes. FTP Manager Lite is free to use.
Is FTP Manager Lite safe to download?
The download comes from deskshare.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install FTP Manager Lite with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can FTP Manager Lite be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does FTP Manager Lite run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.