Appinventor FTP to Web Server - android

I am trying to create an FTP page in AppInventor so I can upload and download files from an Androidmobile device to my web server.
Going through the forums I have read about Appinventor not supporting it but it could be done via 3rd-party application that you can open via ActivityStarter.
Is this true and is this really the only way?
I only ask again because I've read through some outdated posts. If anyone is aware of a certain solution (direct or indirect) your tips and suggestions would be most appreciated!
Thanks!

As already said here, there are these solutions to upload/download files to a web server:
1) how to upload a file
2) how to download a file

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