If you can learn how to create your own FTP server, you can upload and download any of your files on the computer at home when you are away from home. You can also let your friends have access to information on the computer you have at home by allowing them to log into your FTP server using any client software. This is a great way to share big files with others without having to spend the money on web hosting space. Step 1
Install the FTP server application 'FileZilla'. Go ahead and run the application. Then begin the administrative interface for the server, using the "local host" for the address and 14147 for the port. Step 2
Click on 'Edit' from the program menu then click on 'Users'. Click on 'Add' then click open 'Shared Folders'. Step 3
'Install the CrossFTP Server. Click 'Configure' to choose a port, click on 'OK' then click 'Start Server'. Step 4
Click on "Users" then click "Add" then click on "OK" to save the new user. You can then put in a password or leave it blank if you choose. Check "Write Permission" and leave it empty only if you want to let the user to be able to download files, then click on "Save." Step 5
Install the BulletProof FTP server. Click on "Setup" then choose "General". Put in a server name and a maximum number of users. Click "Add" in the User Accounts area. Step 6
Put in the names and come up with a password for each user. Find a directory which the user will be able to see as soon as they log in. This will help the user to utilize the FTP server to upload files. Make sure you create a check mark near the box that reads "Write". Now your friends will have access to your FTP server.
Kevin Sanchez
