Which of the following network ports is used when a client accesses an SFTP server?

SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) operates over port 22, using SSH (Secure Shell) encryption for secure file transfers.

Breakdown of Options:

A. 22 – Correct answer. SFTP runs over SSH (port 22) for secure file transfers.

B. 80 – Used for HTTP, not SFTP.

C. 443 – Used for HTTPS (secure web traffic).

D. 3389 – Used for RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol).