Why am I unable to access FTP sites with my web browser?

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

Attempting to access FTP sites via Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Apple's Safari or Microsoft's Edge browser leads to errors or requests to launch additional programs to view the FTP site content.

Environment

Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Apple's Safari, or Microsoft's Edge web browser from early to mid 2021 and beyond

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