CloudMounter: Access FTP from Explorer

Managing files on a remote server from Windows can get annoying fast.

You open one tool for FTP. Another for cloud storage. You keep switching between apps. It gets messy.

So we tested CloudMounter. Specifically for FTP access on Windows. And honestly it made things a lot easier.

We tested CloudMounter for FTP access on Windows

Actually we needed to connect to an FTP server from a Windows PC. Open files on that server. Move things around. Do everyday file management without opening five different tools to get it done.

Thats all. Its very simple way to work with remote files.

We used CloudMounter as our FTP client for Windows for the whole test. And it handled everything we needed.

What made the workflow easier

The biggest thing? FTP showed up in File Explorer like a normal drive.

That sounds small but it changes everything.

Instead of opening a separate FTP app and navigating through its own interface you just open File Explorer. Your FTP server is sitting right there. Like a USB drive. Like any other folder on your PC.

You can drag files in. Drag files out. Copy, move, rename. All from the same place you manage everything else.

We also had to switch between a couple of different server connections during the test. With CloudMounter both were mounted at the same time. Two drives in File Explorer. No switching between apps. No logging in and out.

That alone saved a lot of time.

How CloudMounter works as an FTP client for Windows

The setup is really simple when using this FTP client. Here's exactly what we did.

Step 1 Install the app Download CloudMounter and install it. Open it up.

Step 2 Choose your connection type Click to add a new connection. Then select FTP or SFTP to connect. CloudMounter also supports FTPS & FTPES types to get connected.

Step 3 Enter your server details Write your server address, username, and password of server to which you want to connect. It’s same like you normally connect with FTP server.

Step 4 Pick a drive letter You assign a drive letter like G or H to your FTP connection. This is what makes it different from other tools.

Step 5 Mount it Hit connect. Your FTP server mounts as a drive.

Step 6 Open File Explorer Go to File Explorer. You will see your FTP server sitting there like any other drive. Click it and your remote files are right there.

Thats the whole process. Takes maybe two minutes the first time. After that its even faster.

Why this matters for regular file work

If you only connect to an FTP server once a month maybe this is not a big deal.

But if you are doing it regularly? Uploading files, checking folders, managing site files, organizing project files on a remote server. It adds up fast.

The usual way feels slow. You open your FTP app. You wait for it to connect. You find the folder. You do your thing. You go back to Windows. You repeat.

With CloudMounter you just open File Explorer. The files are there. Do your thing. Done.

We noticed this most when we had to move files between our local PC and the remote server multiple times in a row. No switching apps. No entering credentials again. Just drag and drop inside File Explorer.

For anyone who manages website files, shared project folders, or remote uploads on a regular basis this setup just makes sense.

What else CloudMounter connects to

FTP is the main thing we tested. But CloudMounter supports a lot more.

There are plenty of other options like SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, and MEGA. You can connect with any of them using this same app. Connect them as drives and use them in File Explorer.

Good to know if you ever need more than just FTP.

Final thoughts

We went in just wanting an easier way to handle FTP on Windows.

CloudMounter did exactly that. The File Explorer integration is the real win here. It removes the friction that makes FTP feel annoying. Everything lives in one place.

If you are on Windows and you regularly work with FTP servers it is worth trying. It made our workflow a lot easier than we expected.

Quick FAQs

Does CloudMounter support SFTP too?

Yes, CloudMounter supports various types of connections. You can connect via FTP, SFTP, FTPS & FTPES.

Do I need technical knowledge to use it?

Not at all, It is very simple and easy process to set it up. You just need to enter your server address and password.

Can I connect to multiple FTP servers at the same time?

Yes. Connect them as separate drives and they all show up in File Explorer at the same time.

Does it work with cloud storage too?

Yes. Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, S3 and more. But that is separate from the FTP side.

Where does my FTP connection show up in Windows?

Right inside File Explorer. It gets its own drive letter just like a USB drive or external hard disk.