Setting Up Basic FTP Server Share: How to Listen on Local IP (Windows 11)

Setting up a Basic FTP Server Share: Listen to Local IP (Windows 11)

In this article, we will provide a detailed guide on how to set up a basic FTP server share on Windows 11, allowing your friend from another country to access your files. We will cover the key concepts and provide step-by-step instructions using subtitles and paragraphs, including code blocks for better understanding.

What is FTP?

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a 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.

Prerequisites

To set up an FTP server on your Windows 11 machine, you'll need the following:

• A Windows 11 machine
• A static local IP address

Setting up the FTP Server

To set up the FTP server, follow these steps:

1. Press Win + X and click on "Windows Terminal (Admin)" in the menu to open an elevated command prompt.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:

ftpd -i -a -w 2048
 

The command above starts the FTP server in interactive mode (-i), allows Anonymous logins (-a), and sets a maximum transfer window size of 2048 bytes.

You should see the following message:

File System          : ANSI
 Default Dir          : C:\Users\YourUsername
 Max Connections      : 10
 Logon Anonymous       : Yes
 Logon Authenticated   : No
 Logon With Current User: No
 Anonymous User       : Anonymous
 Root Directory       : C:\Users\YourUsername
 Command Shell        : cmd.exe /c

accessing the FTP Server

To access the FTP server from your friend's machine, they can use any FTP client and use the following credentials:

• Host: Your Local IP Address
• Username: Anonymous
• Password: Blank

Configuring the Windows Firewall

To allow FTP traffic through the Windows Firewall, follow these steps:

1. Press Win + I to open the Settings app.
2. Search for "Firewall & network protection" and click on it.
3. Click on "Advanced settings" on the right side of the screen.
4. In the Inbound Rules section, click on "New Rule" and follow the on-screen instructions to allow TCP traffic on port 21.

In this article, we covered the basics of FTP and provided a detailed step-by-step guide on how to set up a basic FTP server on Windows 11, allowing your friend from another country to access your files. We also covered how to configure the Windows Firewall to allow FTP traffic.

References

• ftpd - Command-Line Reference
• Firewall Configuration for FTP