# lftp-mirror

lftp-mirror is a self-hosted cloud app. Mirrors and removes files from a remote lftp folder to a local folder. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/7175/lftp-mirror

## Description

Mirrors and removes files from a remote lftp folder to a local folder.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Links

- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/lftp-mirror-1rdw0l81o7592o?q=lftp-mirror

## Common questions

### Can lftp mirror use FTPS or HTTPS?

Yes, lftp can mirror files and directories using FTPS or HTTPS with the get and put method.

### Why does an lftp remote directory listing lag behind actual file system changes?

LFTP caches directory listings by default. This can be fixed by running cache flush or setting set cache:enable no in your $HOME/.lftprc configuration file.

### Does --ignore-time stop lftp mirror from redownloading unchanged files?

No, one user reports that using --ignore-time did not stop lftp from redownloading some unchanged files.

### Are segmented LFTP transfers fast for mirroring?

Yes, one user reports getting very fast speeds with segmented LFTP transfers.

## Alternatives

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- Wget: Wget is a command-line utility for non-interactive downloading of files, directories, and entire websites over HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP.
- aria2: Aria2 is a lightweight, multi-protocol, multi-source, cross-platform command-line download utility that retrieves files over HTTP/HTTPS, FT…
- cURL: cURL is a versatile tool used to send and receive information between your computer and a server via the internet.
- lftp: LFTP is a versatile tool for moving files between your computer and a remote server.
- termscp: A feature rich terminal UI file transfer and explorer with support for SCP/SFTP/FTP/Kube/S3/WebDAV.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/7175/lftp-mirror), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.