FileZilla FTP 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.
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.
See also
Network Configuration, Command-line arguments (Server)
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
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.
Technical details
Where is the configuration held?
In an XML file called FileZilla Server.xml in your install directory.("ftp - Where does filezilla server store its users data?". Server Fault. Retrieved 2019-05-23.)
Where are the passwords held?
In FileZilla Server.xml in Base64 format.("How to Retreive Forgotten FTP Passwords from Filezilla". groovyPost. Retrieved 2019-05-23.)
