Download FileZilla. Using a client to connect will often lead to faster uploads and downloads to the FTP server, and FileZilla is one of the most popular FTP servers available. Click the green Download button below the "FileZilla" heading. FileZilla is the example for this article, but you can use virtually any FTP client in the same way. This process will vary depending on your computer's operating system: Windows — Double-click the downloaded FileZilla setup file, click Yes when prompted, click I agree , click Next four times, uncheck the box on the Driver Update page, click Next , uncheck the box on the WinZIP page, and click Next.
Mac — Double-click the downloaded FileZilla DMG file, click and drag the FileZilla app icon onto the "Applications" folder icon, and follow any on-screen instructions until FileZilla begins installing. Enter your FTP server's information. Username — You'll enter the login username here if there is no username, enter anonymous. Password — The password to log into the FTP server goes here leave blank if there isn't a password. Port — The FTP server's port number goes here.
It's near the upper-right corner of the FileZilla window. FileZilla will begin connecting to your server. Review the FTP server's contents. Once you are connected, you will see the FTP directory tree on the right side of the window. The top frame shows the tree structure, while the bottom frame shows the contents of each folder.
At this point, you're ready to begin uploading and downloading files. Each time you change folders, a small command is sent to the server. This means there will be a slight delay when moving between folders.
You can enter in an exact location in the bar at the top of the right side. If you don't have permission for certain directories, you will receive an error when you try to access them. Part 3. Consider using your computer's built-in FTP software. Both Windows and Mac computers have built-in options which allow you to upload and download FTP files.
This isn't necessary if you already downloaded and installed FileZilla, but it provides a quick way to upload and download files if you don't need to connect to or run your own FTP server. Navigate your local directories. On the left side of the window, you will see two frames for navigating through your local folders. This will allow you to choose files to upload or locations for downloads.
You can type in an exact location in the bar at the top of the right side. Download a file from the FTP server to your computer. Find the file or folder that you want to download on the right side of the window, find the folder to which you want to save it in the left window, and then click and drag the file from the bottom frame on the right to the bottom frame on the left. Your file or folder will start transferring automatically.
You can see the size of the file in bytes in the "Filesize" column. You can select multiple files to download in the same session by holding Ctrl and clicking on each one you want. Files will be transferred one at a time. You can add files to your download queue by right-clicking on them and selecting "Add files to queue". Upload a file to the server.
Navigate to the file or folder that you want to upload on the left side of the window, then find a folder to which you'll upload it on the right side of the window.
If you have permissions to upload a file to the FTP server, you can click and drag the file from the left side to the right side to begin uploading. Most public FTPs will not allow anonymous users to upload files. Uploads will typically take longer than downloads of the same size. Track your transfers. You can watch your transfers in the bottom frame of the window.
You will see a list of files you are transferring and have queued, along with their size, priority, and percent completion. You can also see your failed and completed transfers by using the Failed transfers and Successful transfers tabs at the bottom of the window. Create your own server. You can use Windows to create your own FTP server to which other users can connect and upload files or download files from.
Part 4. Open your command line or terminal. Connect to an FTP server. The name is simply for your reference to help you find it on your computer. Click Next , then click Finish. Both options are at the bottom of their respective pages in the FTP setup window. This will complete the setup process and attempt to open your FTP server. You may have to wait a minute or so before the FTP server folder will open.
You can also just double-click the server's folder in This PC to open it. Enter your password if prompted. If you are connecting to a secured FTP, you'll be asked for your user password when you first connect.
Enter the password when prompted or the connection won't work. Upload files to the FTP server. Keep in mind that this only works for servers for which you have permission to upload: Find a file that you want to upload.
Method 3. Click Go. It's at the top of your Mac's screen. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu. Click Connect to Server…. You'll find this option near the bottom of the drop-down menu. Enter the server's address. In the "Server Address" text box, type in the address for the server to which you want to connect. Add the server to your favorites. This is optional, but recommended if you plan on connecting often to the server. Click Connect. It's a blue button in the lower-right side of the window.
Enter a username and password if prompted. You will be prompted for your username and password if the FTP requires it. If not asked for a username or password, you can choose to log in as a Guest anonymously. Keep in mind that this only works for servers for which you have permission to upload: Find a file on your Mac.
Open the FTP window. Method 4. Download the FTPManager app. Open FTPManager. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Tap FTP. This option is near the top of the page. Doing so opens a form for a new FTP connection. Enter your FTP server's address. Add a username and password.
Tap Save. Select your FTP server. This will connect to your FTP server. Create files in the FTP server. Upload photos to the FTP server. While there isn't much that you can upload from your iPhone, photos and videos are still feasible to upload: Tap the Photo Library option on the FTPManager main page.
Select an album. Tap Edit Select a photo or a video. Tap Copy to at the bottom of the screen. Tap your FTP connection. Select a folder, then tap Save.
Method 5. Download the AndFTP app. Open AndFTP. It's at the top of the screen. In the "Hostname" text box, type in the address of your FTP server in the "server. For example, to connect to a test FTP server, you would type speedtest. If your FTP server requires you to log in with a username and a password, enter your credentials in the "Username" and "Password" text fields.
It's at the bottom of the screen. Enter a name. Select your connection. Tap the name of the FTP server that you just created. Doing so will open it.
Log in if prompted. Because the FTP server specifies a random port anything greater than , those ports should be open for communication. Or the path to the root folder should be set as the path for your FTP site. Even the software firewall like Windows firewall or Symantec should allow connections to the FTP server.
Click Next , then Install , and wait for the installation to complete. To transfer files, you should add an FTP site. Once the IIS console is open, expand the local server. The directory path should be the same as the one we set permissions to allow anonymous access. Click Next. Now, select Basic for authentication. Click Finish. Now, the FTP site creation is complete. You can also create accounts in IIS.
The FTP server asks for a username and password. Enter the username and password Windows or Active Directory credentials and click Logon. The files and folders display under the FTP server.
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