question about FTP Server

[wilbasket23]

currently i am trying to developing a web sites. i would like to put some files for my friends to download i wonder hwo can i set up a FTP server, but the problme is my home computer i have a dial up connection, so is it possible to set up ftp in a remote server than i can give the ip address or the ftp address to my fd so they can log on to that account and FTP

[DrZaius]

Hi wilbasket23,

Yes it's possible, just use an FTP server program like FileZilla (http://sourceforge.net/projects/filezilla) and give your friends the IP, login, and password. Make sure the files aren't too big however since it's only on a dial-up connection.

[pstj]

Just to give you another software option :D, I personally use SmartFTP, and it works very well. You can get it at www.smartftp.com.

pstj :)

[glc]

If you have a webhost for your site, check with your host to see if they offer anonymous FTP.

[pstj]

What is "anonymous FTP" glc?

[DrZaius]

pstj: SmartFTP, while a good FTP client, isn't an FTP server.

[pstj]

Originally posted by DrZaius
pstj: SmartFTP, while a good FTP client, isn't an FTP server.

Ooops... my bad. Sorry 'bout that. Now I feel kinda dumb :o
I should've paid more attention...

[DrZaius]

No worries, just wanted to make it clear.

[DUSTIN]

are there any security problems with setting up an ftp? i'm interested in doing this also.

[DUSTIN]

also, is it possible to do this if you're behind a firewall?

[DrZaius]

are there any security problems with setting up an ftp?You just have to make sure you set your permissions and folders correctly and disable anonymous connections. I'd run it behind a firewall and only enable port 21 (FTP) just to be safe.

[glc]

Anonymous ftp means anyone can log on.