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FileZilla stands out as a widely-used FTP application, facilitating connections with other computers via the FTP (File Transfer Protocol). With FTP, compatibility concerns are a thing of the past, given its standardized nature and support across various operating systems capable of handling FTP clients.
This Mytour article will walk you through the steps of creating an FTP server using FileZilla.
Guide to Setting Up FTP Server with FileZilla
Download FileZilla from the following link and install it: Download File Zilla
1. Installing FileZilla
The steps for installing FileZilla are quite straightforward. Moreover, the default settings work quite reliably, requiring minimal adjustments.
Within the Startup settings window, you can utilize default ports or customize the Admin port if needed. This port is solely for server administration, not FTP client connections.
For the remaining part, the software will automatically populate connection details for the server, including localhost and the port number on the Admin interface. The Password field should be left blank.
2. Configuring FileZilla Server
After connecting to the server, the screen will display a window as shown below. This window provides you with basic server information and automatically detects if you're using NAT router.
The first step you need to take is to create an FTP user account. Click on the Edit menu, then select Users as shown below:
Next, locate and access the General page, then click on the Add button on the right-hand panel.
Enter the username there, then click on OK.
To assign a password, check the Password box, then enter the desired user password.
After adding users, to share folders, click on the Shared folders option, then browse the folders you want to share:
Set permissions for users, ensure you have unchecked the Write and Delete options if you don't want other users to modify your files and folders.
Additionally, if desired, you can limit download speed. This is particularly useful if you want to control the amount of bandwidth that can be used:
Enable IP filtering to prevent IP addresses from connecting to your server.
So, you've just completed the installation and setup process for your FTP server. Note that you won't be able to connect to the FTP server unless you add an exception on the firewall to allow connections to FileZilla.
If you've installed FileZilla in the default location, you just need to allow C:Program Files(x86)FileZilla ServerFileZilla Server.exe in the exception list.
Mytour also advises you to learn about port forwarding so that users can connect to the server from outside your local LAN. Setting up an FTP server would be meaningless if only those on your network could connect to it.
If setting up the FTP server at home, you also need to enable Passive mode settings. Click on Edit => Settings and activate the option.
When opening firewall ports, you can easily connect to the server from other local computers on your network via Command Prompt as shown below:
Simply input your username and password to connect. If desired, you can use the ls command to list the contents of the directories you can access.
So, the above Mytour article just guided you on how to create an FTP server using FileZilla. Additionally, if you have any doubts or questions regarding FileZilla usage, readers can leave their comments below the article, and Mytour will address your inquiries as soon as possible.
