Setup Windows 10 FTP Server

Setting up an FTP server on Windows 10 can be a straightforward process if you follow these steps. An FTP server allows you to share files over a network, making it a useful tool for various applications. Here's how you can get started:

Step 1: Install FTP Server Components

Step 1.1: Open Control Panel and navigate to Programs > Programs and Features.

Step 1.2: Click on Turn Windows features on or off.

Step 1.3: In the Windows Features dialog, check Internet Information Services and expand the node.

Step 1.4: Check FTP Server and ensure both FTP Extensibility and FTP Service are checked.

Step 1.5: Click OK and wait for the installation to complete.

Step 2: Configure FTP Site

Step 2.1: Open Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager from the Start menu.

Step 2.2: In the Connections pane, right-click on Sites and select Add FTP Site...

Step 2.3: Enter an FTP site name and the path to the directory you want to use for the FTP server.

Step 2.4: Configure the binding and SSL settings according to your needs and click Next.

Step 2.5: Set the authentication and authorization settings, specifying the users who will have access to the FTP server, and click Finish.

Step 3: Test Your FTP Server

Step 3.1: Open a web browser or FTP client and enter the FTP server address (e.g., ftp://yourserveraddress).

Step 3.2: Log in with the username and password you configured.

Step 3.3: Verify that you can upload and download files to and from the FTP server.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter issues, consider these tips:

• Ensure your firewall allows FTP traffic on port 21.
• Check the configuration settings in IIS Manager.
• Use a reliable FTP client to test connectivity.