Product Guide – FTP Password Recovery Pro 2025

Product Guide - FTP Password Recovery Pro 2025

Contents

About

XenArmor FTP Password Recovery Pro is the enterprise software to instantly recover all your forgotten FTP passwords from popular 45+ FTP clients.

It can also helps you recover passwords from portable FTP clients, external disk and custom profile locations

Supported FTP Clients

Current version supports password recovery from following 45+ popular FTP clients,

FTP Client (1-20)

  1. 32bitFTP
  2. Alt Commander
  3. Alftp
  4. AutoFTP Pro
  5. BitKinex
  6. Bulletproof FTP
  7. Classic FTP
  8. CoffeeCup DirectFTP
  9. CoffeeCup FreeFTP
  10. Directory Opus
  11. Dreamweaver
  12. EmFTP
  13. ExpanDrive
  14. FFFTP
  15. FileZilla Server
  16. FlashFXP

FTP Client (21-40)

  1. FlingFTP
  2. Free Commander
  3. Frigate
  4. FTP Control
  5. FTP Explorer
  6. FTP Navigator
  7. FTPCommander
  8. FTPRush
  9. GigaTribe
  10. Global Downloader
  11. LeapFTP
  12. Multi Commander
  13. Nicotine+
  14. Putty Connection Manager
  15. RazorSQL (FTP)
  16. SoftX FTPClient
  17. sFTP
  18. SuperPuTTY
  19. Total Commander

FTP Client (41-47)

  1. Turbo FTP
  2. Web Site Publisher
  3. WebDrive
  4. XFTP
  5. XShell

NotePassword recovery from external drives or custom locations (other than the current user) may not be supported for applications using user or machine-specific encryption. For such cases, download the software below

For 100% recovery of passwords from External Drive, Download

XenArmor All-In-One External Drive Password Recovery Pro

Features & Benefits

  • Recover FTP login passwords from 45+ top FTP clients
  • Recover from both 32-bit & 64-bit apps
  • Recover from portable apps or custom app locations
  • Recover passwords of any length
  • Command-line version to run from scripts
  • Automation of FTP password recovery
  • Backup passwords to HTML,CSV,XML,JSON or SQLite file
  • Unlimited Edition (100% Portable): Run directly from USB disk
  • Digitally signed EV certificate from SECTIGO to reduce antivirus false positive
  • Supports All Windows PCs (Vista to new Windows 11)

Requirements

XenArmor FTP Password Recovery Pro works on both 32-bit & 64-bit platforms starting from Windows Vista to Windows 11.

Here are the specific details,

  • Installation Size: 8 MB
  • RAM: 4 GB+ Recommended
  • Operating System: Windows 11,10,8,7,Vista Windows Server 2022,2019,2016,2012,2008 (32-bit/64-bit)
NoteMobile/pads/non-windows devices not supported

Installation

XenArmor FTP Password Recovery Pro comes with standard windows installer which allows seamless installation & un-installation.

Launch the setup file and follow on-screen instructions to complete the installation as shown below,

After installation, it will launch your software showing activation screen as follows,

Anytime, you can uninstall it directly from the Windows Add/Remove Programs.

How to Use?

XenArmor FTP Password Recovery Pro  is very easy to use. After installation, just launch it. It will instantly recover and show all your stored passwords from popular apps as shown below,

You can easily sort the displayed password list based on Application, FTP Server, Username, Password etc. by simply clicking on corresponding header in the List.

Also you can click on ‘Recover Again’ button to refresh & recover the passwords again anytime.

Right Click Menu Options

Right click context menu helps you to quickly & easily copy various fields (such as Application, FTP Server, Username, Password etc).

Settings

Settings Panel help you to tweak & customize password recovery operations as per you need. Mainly it helps you to select applications, specify custom profile paths (portable apps/external drive)

To launch, simply click on ‘Settings’ button from the main GUI screen

Refer to below sections for more details on each of the sections in Settings screen.

Settings – Customize Application Profile Path

This is one of the unique benefits of XenArmor FTP Password Recovery Pro. It helps you to specify the custom profile paths for each supported application.

This is very useful when you want to recover passwords from portable FTP clients, non-default profile locations or profiles copied from another computer or external drive.

NoteThis feature is available in Premium and Unlimited edition only.

This is useful in cases when you want to recover passwords from portable browser, non-default profile location or external drive.

For 100% recovery of passwords from External Drive, Download

XenArmor All-In-One External Drive Password Recovery Pro

Add, Edit or Remove Custom Locations

Follow these simple steps to manage custom profile locations for any application.

Add a Custom Application Location
  • Go to Settings → Application Profile Locations (second section)
  • Double-click an application from the list or select it from the dropdown
  • Enter the path manually, click Browse, or simply Drag & Drop the folder
  • Click Update to save the location
Edit an Existing Location
  • Select the application from the dropdown or double-click it in the list
  • Edit the current path or choose a new one using Browse or just Drag & Drop the folder
  • Click Update to apply the changes
Remove a Custom Location
  • Right-click on the application in the list
  • Select Remove Profile Location

Once finished, head back to the main screen and click “Recover Passwords” to recover passwords from your new custom locations.

Profile Locations for All Applications

Listed below are the default profile locations for all supported applications.

If your application uses a different path, or you want to select a profile of another user, simply enter the path using the “Custom Location” option described above.

FTP Clients Profile Location
32bitFTP C:\Windows\
ALFTP C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\Estsoft\ALFTP\
Alt Commander C:\Program Files (x86)\altcmd\
AutoFTP Pro C:\Program Files (x86)\ftppros\
BitKinex C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\BitKinex\
BulletProof FTP C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Local\BulletProof Software\BulletProof FTP Client\2010\sites\Bookmarks\
CoffeeCup DirectFTP/FreeFTP C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\
CuteFTP C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\Globalscape\CuteFTP\9.0\
Directory Opus C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\GPSoftware\Directory Opus\
ExpanDrive C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\ExpanDrive\
FileZilla C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\FileZilla\
FileZilla Server C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\FileZilla Server\
FlashFXP C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\FlashFXP\
Free Commander C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Local\FreeCommanderXE\
Frigate C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\Frigate3\
FTP Commander C:\Program Files (x86)\FTP Commander\
C:\Program Files (x86)\FTP Commander Deluxe\
FTP Control C:\Program Files (x86)\TransSoft Ltd\FTP Control 4\
FTP Explorer C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\FTP Explorer\
FTP Navigator C:\FTP Navigator\
FTPRush C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\FTPRush\
Global Downloader C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Local\Global Downloader\Data\
Leap FTP C:\Program Files (x86)\LeapFTP 3.0\users\default\
Multi Commander C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\MultiCommander\UserData\FS-FTP\
Nicotine+ C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\nicotine\
RazorSQL C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\RazorSQL\
sFTP C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\sftpclient\db\
SmartFTP C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\SmartFTP\Client 2.0\Favorites\Quick Connect\
SuperPutty C:\Users\[user_name]\Documents\SuperPuTTY\
Total Commander C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\GHISLER\
TurboFTP C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\TurboFTP\
WinSCP C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\
WS_FTP C:\Users\[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\Ipswitch\WS_FTP\
Xshell C:\Users\[user_name]\Documents\NetSarang Computer\7\Xshell\Sessions\
C:\Users\[user_name]\Documents\NetSarang Computer\6\Xshell\Sessions\
C:\Users\[user_name]\Documents\NetSarang\Xshell\Sessions\
XFtp C:\Users\[user_name]\Documents\NetSarang Computer\7\Xftp\Sessions\
C:\Users\[user_name]\Documents\NetSarang Computer\6\Xftp\Sessions\
C:\Users\[user_name]\Documents\NetSarang\Xftp\Sessions\

FTP Password Report

XenArmor FTP Password Recovery Pro helps you to generate detailed report in HTML, CSV, XML, JSON or SQLite Database format.

To generate report, after the password recovery, click on Report button and then select the Type of Report (HTML, CSV, XML, JSON, SQLite) from the ‘File Save Dialog’.

Here is the sample of HTML Password Report,

How to Use Command-line Version?

XenArmor FTP Password Recovery Pro supports both GUI & command-line in the single executable file. Command-line version helps you to fully automate FTP Password Recovery operation. You can also easily integrate it into your scripts or programs as part of advanced operations.

Here is the screenshot of Command-line version (passwords masked for security reasons)

Here are various command-line options & examples

FTPPasswordRecoveryPro.exe [report_file]

// Recover and save the password report in HTML format (default)
FTPPasswordRecoveryPro.exe report.html

// Recover and save the password report to CSV file
FTPPasswordRecoveryPro.exe report.csv

// Recover and save the password report to XML file
FTPPasswordRecoveryPro.exe report.xml

// Recover and save the password report to JSON file
FTPPasswordRecoveryPro.exe report.json

// Recover and save the password report to SQLite database file
FTPPasswordRecoveryPro.exe report.db

// Save the password report to selected folder
FTPPasswordRecoveryPro.exe "c:\my reports\report.html"

By default it will generate report in HTML format. You can specify CSV, XML, JSON or DB extension to Output File to generate report in CSV, XML, JSON or SQLite database format.

NoteThis feature is available in Premium and Unlimited edition only.

Advanced Feature – Recover from Custom Profile Location

XenArmor FTP Password Recovery Pro supports Custom Profile Feature helping you to recover passwords from portable FTP Clients, external drive or profiles copied from another computer.

Often applications change their profile location with every release or some times users choose different location. Since path has changed, automatic password recovery will fail. In such cases this “Custom Profile Path” feature will help you to easily specify the changed location and recover all the passwords.

You can set the Custom Profile location for each supported application through Settings as shown below. For more details on how to add/edit/remove path, refer to “Settings – Custom Profile Path Section”

NoteThis feature is available in Premium and Unlimited edition only.

Automation of FTP Password Recovery

XenArmor FTP Password Recovery Pro supports command-line options to help you to completely automate your FTP password recovery operations daily or periodically. It can generate detailed report which can be used for future auditing or backup purposes.

Here are simple steps to automate FTP Password Recovery using Windows Task Scheduler.

1) Launch Windows Task Scheduler from Administrative Tools in Control Panel. Next click on “Create Basic Task” on right side panel.

2) On the Basic Task page, enter name as ‘FTP Password Recovery’. On next page select ‘Daily or Weekly or Monthly’ with appropriate Time settings as per your need

3) Next on the ‘Action’ Page, click on Start Program and then enter command & arguments as shown below,

4) Finally click on “Finish” button to schedule the automatic FTP Password Recovery operation

Frequently Asked Questions

It automatically scans and detects all saved passwords from 40+ FTP Clients on your system.

Yes, the software is 100% safe & secure to use

  • Digi-signed with EV Certificate by Sectigo – ensuring authenticity & safety.
  • Trusted by Antivirus and Windows SmartScreen

Intended for legitimate purposes only, such as:

  • Recovery of your own passwords
  • Recovery service for clients
  • IT administration & auditing
  • Digital forensics & investigations
  • Security professionals & penetration testing

Note: Unauthorized access is strictly prohibited and may result in license termination.

No, the software is designed for users of all skill levels.

With one-click, it can scan & recover all passwords automatically.

The Trial version is available for both Basic & Premium Edition.

It includes all features of the full version for evaluation with minor limitations,

  • Shows only first 2 characters of recovered passwords
  • Command-line features disabled

We recommend trying the Trial version before purchase to verify password recovery. If you need any assistance, feel free to contact our support team.

Generally free password tools flagged as PUA (Potentially Unwanted Applications) by antivirus.

However, this software is enterprise-grade and digitally signed with EV Code Certificate by Sectigo, a leading certificate authority – ensuring authenticity & safety.

This is typically a false positive. You can resolve it by:

  • Adding the software to your antivirus whitelist/exclusions
  • Temporarily disabling antivirus protection during installation/running
  • Reporting the file to your antivirus vendor as a false positive

For Windows Defender, you can quickly add exclusions or temporarily disable protection using:

XenArmor Windows Defender Manager Pro

The “Unlimited Edition” trial is not offered for security reasons.You can test the Premium Edition Trial, which has the same features.

The Unlimited Edition adds 100% portability and unlimited PCs support.

Yes, Premium and higher editions include command-line (CLI) support, allowing you to automate password recovery tasks or run it from your scripts.

For detailed usage and examples, please refer to the User Guide.

For security professionals and penetration testers, we recommend:

XenArmor All-In-One Password Pro Command-line

Yes, the “Unlimited Edition” is fully forensics-ready.

It leaves no file or registry footprints on target system and can be run from USB.

For advanced forensic investigations, we recommend:

XenArmor All-In-One External Drive Password Pro

It instantly recover all saved passwords from local computers and external drives.

Yes, the software supports password recovery from external drives using the Custom Location feature.

Simply specify the application’s profile path in Settings. But this software can recover it only if the passwords are not protected by user-specific encryption.

For 100% & automatic recovery from external drive, we recommend advanced software below,

XenArmor All-In-One External Drive Password Pro

This may occur if the application has a new version with different encryption or profile location. It is also possible that no passwords are currently saved on your system.

Contact our support team with the application name and details such as version, profile location, screenshots for expert assistance — no charges, even for trial users.

Version & Release History

Note for Existing Customers To receive the download link for the latest version, please contact our Support Team with your order details. Do not download Trial version as it cannot be activated.

Version 8.0 (2025 Edition): 10 Nov 2025

Major 2025 upgrade with following updates,

  • Optimized FTP password recovery for faster performance
  • Updated existing password recovery for apps like CuteFTP, SmartFTP etc
  • Enhanced user interface with new icons, banner, html report etc
  • Important fix for antivirus false positive alert from Windows Defender & other antivirus
  • Added New Free Gift Tool – Wi-Fi Password Recovery Pro for all editions

Version 7.0 (2025 Edition): 11 Jan 2025

New 2025 release with following major updates,

  • Total password recovery from 47 FTP clients
  • Includes recovery from new FTP apps like Nicotine, Gigatribe
  • WinSCP password recovery from profile file
  • Recovery of CuteFTP passwords from v8.x or older
  • New user interface with better list view & other enhancements
  • Modern installer design for seamless installation/uninstallation

Version 6.0 (2024 Edition): 25 Apr 2024

Important software release now signed with new EV code certificate from Sectigo, the world leading certificate authority (CA). This greatly enhances trust and reduces Antivirus false positive warning. Also changed names of Personal/Enterprise Edition to Basic/Premium Edition respectively to make it more user friendly.

Version 5.0 (2024 Edition): 7th Dec 2023

New 2024 release with following major updates,

  • Total password recovery from 45+ popular FTP clients
  • Display detailed status during recovery operation
  • Fixed password recovery bugs in Cyberduck,ExpanDrive,CuteFTP etc
  • Fixed antivirus issues with MultiCommander, WebDrive, XShell, XFtp, FTP Explorer, ExpanDrive etc
  • New attractive GUI interface with improved password reports
  • New installer design for quick & easy installation
  • Enhanced license manager with fix for upgrade issues
  • Removed support for Windows XP, Now it runs on Vista & all higher editions

Version 4.0 (2022 Edition): 16th Sep 2022

Mega 2022 release for new Windows 11 platform. Below are the major updates

  • Total password recovery from 40+ popular FTP clients
  • Updated password recovery algorithm for latest SmartFTP version
  • Display detailed status during recovery operation
  • Personal Edition: Now recover passwords from all 40+ FTP clients (compared to 25+ clients earlier)
  • Personal Edition: Now generate password report in all file formats
  • Enhanced user interface with new icons & improved report
  • Supports All Windows PCs (XP to new Windows 11)

Version 3.0 (2021 Edition): 24th Nov 2020

New 2021 edition supporting password recovery from 40+ popular FTP clients. New prominent FTP clients include CoffeeCup FreeFTP, DirectFTP, FlingFtp, Frigate, Turbo FTP, Total Commander, XFtp, XShell, SoftX FTP, ExpanDrive, WebDrive etc.

Version 2.0 (2020 Edition): 3rd Apr 2020

Major 2020 release with Unlimited Portable Edition with fully portable settings. Support for password recovery from latest version of top 20+ FTP clients.

Version 1.0 (2020 Edition): 12th Apr 2019

First public release of 2019 edition

Contact XenArmor

Have any more queries or need any technical clarification? Just write to us at support@xenarmor.com and you will have response within 24 to 48 hours.

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