FTP Server Set Up

FileZilla is a totally free FTP server. FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, and is the most poplular method for uploading files remotely to a web server. You can visit FileZilla's SourceForge project page here. As with BigApache, you probably don't need to follow each step, since it is really easy to install, but here's the step-by-step instructions for those that need it.

Download FileZilla FTP Server v.0.9.4b

Installing FileZilla Server:

   1. Download and double click on FileZilla_Server_0_9_4d.exe to begin installation.
   2. If you agree with the license agreement, click the I Agree button.
   3. Click the Next button to accept the Standard install type.
   4. Click the Next button to accept the default install directory.
   5. Click the Install button to install the default startup settings.
   6. Once setup has finished, it should say "Completed". You can click the Close button to exit the installation utility.
   7. To start FileZilla, double click on the FZ icon in the notification area of your taskbar.
   8. When FileZilla starts for the first time, it will display the Connect to Server dialog box. Leave the settings how they are (Server Address: 127.0.0.1, Port: 14147, Server Password: [Blank]), but place a checkmark next to "Always connect to this server". Click the Ok button to connect. If everything worked correctly, it should say "Logged on".


Configuring Users:

Adding users is as simple as clicking on the Edit menu, and selecting Users. Under Users, you will see an Add button. Click it, type in a username, and click ok. You can enable a password by placing a check next to Password, and then typing a password.

Configuring Directory Access:

To set a users directory access, click on Shared Folders page, and select the user from the list that you want to edit. Under Shared Folders, click the Add button. Choose a directory you wish to assign to that user (example: C:\BigApache\Apache\htdocs\username\).

Configuring Privileges:

You can give certain users or groups certain levels of access. Simply select a user that you wish to assign privileges to, and place a check next to the privilege you want that user to have.

ACCESS TYPES:

    * READ means that user can read/open files.
    * WRITE means they can upload files.
    * DELETE means that user can delete files.
    * APPEND means users can append to uploads, and its also needed for resuming/pausing uploads if their client supports it.
    * CREATE means the user can create directories.
    * DELETE means the user can remove directories.
    * LIST means the user can get a listing of directories and files (this is required to avoid getting a 550 Error)
    * +SUBDIRS means the user can access subdirectories with the same priviledges that you made above. 

Configuring Anonymous Account:
An anonymous account is required for many browsers (such as FireFox) to be able to access and display the contents of a directory (in much the same way HTTP does in browsers). First you need to create an account named "anonymous" (with no password). Second, you will need to give that user access to a directory (example: C:\BigApache\Apache\htdocs\). Third, you will need to give that user READ and LIST privileges. If you want to let the user navigate through subdirectories, also give the user +SUBDIR access. Once your finished, you can type [url]ftp://yoursite.no-ip.com[/url] and you will be able to display, via FTP, the directory contents.