Windows FTP – Create Shortcut to Specific FTP Folder on Desktop and Taskbar

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Is it possible to create a shortcut to a specific FTP folder in Windows?

I have already added my FTP site by using

My Computer > Add Network Location > FTP Address.

However, explorer opens up my default folder. I have to frequently access a specific folder which is located at:

Home > public_html > assets > images > platform > products

Can I create a shortcut, which will launch the products folder directly?

EDIT: To make it easy to understand – I'd like to have a shortcut to the FTP sub-folder on the Desktop and be able to pin it to the Taskbar (essential)

Best Answer

You can create a short-cut on your desk-top and for the location of the item enter:

explorer ftp://username:password@ftpserver.com/public_html/assets/images/platform/products

(This is the same answer as Andre gave, but with the addition of explorer to stop the FTP site opening in a browser.)

You can then right-click on the short-cut and select Pin to taskbar.

Note that navigating upwards will work up the directory tree, whereas using a network location will go straight from the FTP site to My Computer (or This PC on Windows 10).

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