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FileZilla Server is a server that supports '''FTP''' and '''FTP over TLS''' which provides secure encrypted connections to the server.
FileZilla Server is a server that supports '''FTP''' and '''FTP over TLS''' which provides secure encrypted connections to the server.


FileZilla supports TLS, the same level of encryption supported by your web browser, to protect your data. When using TLS your data is encrypted so that prying eyes cannot see it, and your confidential information is protected. It also supports on-the-fly data compression, which can improve the transfer rates.
Support for [https://filezillapro.com/docs/v3/faq/what-is-sftp/ SFTP] (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is available only in [https://filezillapro.com/server/ FileZilla Pro Enterprise Server]


Unfortunately, the compression setting can have mixed results, so it is advised to use it with care. It is possible for files that are already compressed to be transferred over the network using more than their original data size.
Support for SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is '''not implemented''' in Filezilla Server.


[https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?show_all=1&type=server Download FileZilla Server]
[https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?show_all=1&type=server Download FileZilla Server]
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==Installation and Setup - Windows==
==Installation and Setup - Windows==
*Run the exe installer
*Select admin port and remember this port
*Launch FileZilla Server Interface
*Enter port from above, enter (new) password for administration, click ok/connect
*Create a user and/or group with permissions to a home directory.
*Add additional directory and set the alias name to display within the home directory (e.g. /AliasName)
*Complete


== Setup on Windows 7 with built-in firewall ==
[https://store.filezillapro.com/order/checkout.php?PRODS=38968422&QTY=1&CART=1&CARD=2&CLEAN_CART=1&SHORT_FORM=1&DESIGN_TYPE=2&ORDERSTYLE=nLWw5JXfqnQ= FileZilla Server manual is now available to purchase]
 
* Prerequisites: 25MB of space free on your drive and administrator privileges.   
* Download FileZilla Server from FileZilla website
* Locate the installer in your download folder and run it
* Confirm you allow FileZilla Server to make changes to your device   
* Accept the [https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.en.html AGPL license] terms, the terms under which FileZilla Server is offered
*  Select what to install (Server, Admin interface, desktop icons, shortcuts)
*  To decide where to install by clicking Browse, otherwise click Next
*  To add the icons for FileZilla Server choose a Start menu folder or create one
*  FileZilla Server is installed as a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_service Windows Service], you can start it manually if you want
* Set the port on which FileZilla Server will listen to connections from the Admin interface
*  Choose a password and enter it twice to confirm it
*  By default the Admin interface will start up automatically, you can deselect that option
*  The installation is complete, now you can start configuring FileZilla Server
*  Create a user and/or group with permissions to one or more mount point (mount points include a virtual path and a native path)               
*  You can now use FileZilla Server, select ‘Configure’ menu item to set other elements
 
== Setup on Windows with built-in firewall ==
 
After installation, make sure FileZilla Server is registered as an allowed program to the built-in firewall's allowed programs. In the Control Panel, select System and Security. In the Windows Firewall section, choose 'Allowed Programs' to open configuration window. Check '''both''' private and public network selection for "FileZilla Server" (Not "FileZilla Server Interface". If "FileZilla Server" is not listed, remember to add "C:\Program Files\FileZilla Server\FileZilla server.exe" or wherever it is installed). If private network is not selected, the incoming FTP connection would be blocked.


After installation, make sure FileZilla Server is registered as an allowed program to the built-in firewall's allowed programs. In the Control Panel, select System and Security. In the Windows Firewall section, choose 'Allowed Programs' to open the configuration window. Check '''both''' private and public network selection for "FileZilla Server" (Not "FileZilla Server Interface". If "FileZilla Server" is not listed, remember to add "C:\Program Files\FileZilla Server\FileZilla server.exe" or wherever it is installed). If a private network is not selected, the incoming FTP connection would be blocked.
== Wizard ==


== Technical details ==
To simplify the network configuration process FileZilla Server provides a wizard that can be started from the Administration interface by selecting Server › Start a guided configuration of the network menu item. Make sure to follow the instructions carefully, as you’ll need to properly configure any router and firewall you might have.
===Where is the configuration held?===
The wizard dialog window asks you to set the range of ports, then you need to set on the NAT device the appropriate port forwarding rules accordingly.
In an XML file called FileZilla Server.xml in your install directory.([https://serverfault.com/questions/209692/where-does-filezilla-server-store-its-users-data|"ftp - Where does filezilla server store its users data?". Server Fault. Retrieved 2019-05-23.])
FileZilla Server's wizard then asks you to set either the public IP or its hostname.  
===Where are the passwords held?===
Eventually all the settings are shown in the final dialog window, check them and if you wish use our online [https://ftptest.net FTP client tester] to check if everything works.
In FileZilla Server.xml in Base64 format.([https://www.groovypost.com/howto/retrieve-recover-filezilla-ftp-passwords How to Retreive Forgotten FTP Passwords from Filezilla,
Austin (2012-01-26). "How to Retreive Forgotten FTP Passwords from Filezilla". groovyPost. Retrieved 2019-05-23.])

Latest revision as of 12:17, 1 June 2024

FileZilla Server is a server that supports FTP and FTP over TLS which provides secure encrypted connections to the server.

Support for SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is available only in FileZilla Pro Enterprise Server


Download FileZilla Server

See also

Network Configuration, Command-line arguments (Server)

Installation and Setup - Windows

FileZilla Server manual is now available to purchase

  • Prerequisites: 25MB of space free on your drive and administrator privileges.
  • Download FileZilla Server from FileZilla website
  • Locate the installer in your download folder and run it
  • Confirm you allow FileZilla Server to make changes to your device
  • Accept the AGPL license terms, the terms under which FileZilla Server is offered
  • Select what to install (Server, Admin interface, desktop icons, shortcuts)
  • To decide where to install by clicking Browse, otherwise click Next
  • To add the icons for FileZilla Server choose a Start menu folder or create one
  • FileZilla Server is installed as a Windows Service, you can start it manually if you want
  • Set the port on which FileZilla Server will listen to connections from the Admin interface
  • Choose a password and enter it twice to confirm it
  • By default the Admin interface will start up automatically, you can deselect that option
  • The installation is complete, now you can start configuring FileZilla Server
  • Create a user and/or group with permissions to one or more mount point (mount points include a virtual path and a native path)
  • You can now use FileZilla Server, select ‘Configure’ menu item to set other elements

Setup on Windows with built-in firewall

After installation, make sure FileZilla Server is registered as an allowed program to the built-in firewall's allowed programs. In the Control Panel, select System and Security. In the Windows Firewall section, choose 'Allowed Programs' to open configuration window. Check both private and public network selection for "FileZilla Server" (Not "FileZilla Server Interface". If "FileZilla Server" is not listed, remember to add "C:\Program Files\FileZilla Server\FileZilla server.exe" or wherever it is installed). If private network is not selected, the incoming FTP connection would be blocked.

Wizard

To simplify the network configuration process FileZilla Server provides a wizard that can be started from the Administration interface by selecting Server › Start a guided configuration of the network menu item. Make sure to follow the instructions carefully, as you’ll need to properly configure any router and firewall you might have. The wizard dialog window asks you to set the range of ports, then you need to set on the NAT device the appropriate port forwarding rules accordingly. FileZilla Server's wizard then asks you to set either the public IP or its hostname. Eventually all the settings are shown in the final dialog window, check them and if you wish use our online FTP client tester to check if everything works.

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