FTP - File Transfer Protocol CIS 375 FTP - File Transfer Protocol

About FTP What is FTP? The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is the standard network protocol used for the transfer of computer files between a client and server on a computer network. FTP is built on a client-server model architecture and uses separate control and data connections between the client and the server.[1] FTP users may authenticate themselves with a clear-text sign-in protocol, normally in the form of a username and password, but can connect anonymously if the server is configured to allow it. For secure transmission that protects the username and password, and encrypts the content, FTP is often secured with SSL/TLS (FTPS). SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is sometimes also used instead; it is technologically different. The first FTP client applications were command-line programs developed before operating systems had graphical user interfaces, and are still shipped with most Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems.[2][3] Many FTP clients and automation utilities have since been developed for desktops, servers, mobile devices, and hardware, and FTP has been incorporated into productivity applications, such as web page editors.

FTP Clients/Servers FTP Servers FTP Clients The FTP server is the machine that provides the files to the clients and holds the account(s) – settings and permissions FTP Clients Software used to connect to an FTP server and access resources/files (add, delete, modify) FTP Clients can be specialized software, or a web browser (windows explorer can upload files through FTP, Browsers are read only) Free FTP Client/Server Software: https://filezilla-project.org/

Setting Up an FTP Server Download the FTP Server software and install (double-click the executable file)

FTP Server Interface FTP Server Configuration

FTP Users FTP Users Panel Add Users

FTP Home Folder/Permissions Set FTP Home Folder and Permissions for Users

Other FTP Settings FTP Speed Limits IP Filtering

FTP Settings/Configuration

Windows Firewall Window Firewall Control Panel

FTP Firewall Settings

Windows Firewall Advanced Windows Firewall Advanced Settings Profiles, Policies, Rules, etc…

Advanced Firewall Configuration

Local File Permissions (right-click network icon - troubleshoot)