FileZilla and repository directories

Transferring files with FileZilla, but using a version control system like SVN or CVS?

Uploading the version control meta folders (e.g. .svn) can pose a security risk to your website and unfortunately deleting them recursively from a remote server can be a real pain. But there is a simple method to help prevent this and remove these folders from any transfers.

In FileZilla, simply go to ‘View’ > ‘Filename filters’ in the main menu and select ‘CVS and SVN directories’.

This will remove them from the local and remote file panels and so prevent you from accidentally uploading them.

Nice.