- FTP server is a software.
- HTML application running the "File Transfer Protocol (FTP)", which is the protocol for exchanging files over the internet.
How to Install an FTP Server:
- Use the "Windows key + X" & click on "Programs and Features".
- Click the "Turn Windows features on or off".
- Expand "Internet Information Services" and check the "FTP server" option.
- Expand "FTP server" and check the "FTP Extensibility" option.
- Check "Web Management Tools" with the default selections.
- Click "OK" to begin the installation.
How to Configure an FTP Site:
- Use the "Windows key + X" and open "Control Panel".
- Open "Administrative Tools".
- Double click "Internet Information Service (IIS) Manager" panel.
- Enter the FTP site name and select the physical path and click "Next".
- Select the IP addresses, and check the "No SSL" and click "Next".
- On authentication, check the "Basic" option.
- On authorization, select "Specified User" from the drop-down menu and enter the specified user.
- Check the options "Read" and "Write" and click "Finish".
How to allow an FTP Server through Windows Firewall:
- Open the "Start" menu, do a search for "Windows Firewall" and press "Enter".
- Click the "Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall" link.
- Click the "Changes Settings" button.
- Select "FTP Server" and make sure to allow it on a "Private" and "Public" network.
- Click "OK".
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