Setup Filezilla Server on Your Local Network

Before we dive into the steps on how to install and connect to an FTP Server, it's essential to understand the difference between active and passive FTP. This is a common question that arises when configuring firewalls to support deployment.

For those who are interested in accessing their FTP Server from their browser, I recommend checking out our article on how to create a shortcut and access Filezilla from Windows Explorer. In this setup, we'll be using ports 21 for the command port and port 20 for the data port. FTP is a service that relies on two primary ports: a 'data port' and a 'command' port, also known as the control port.

To reiterate further, FTP is a TCP-based service exclusively and does not have a UDP component. Both servers and clients support FTP and FTPS, while clients can connect to SFTP servers. FileZilla Clients are available for Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms, although the servers are only available on Windows.

One of the standout features of FileZilla Server is its support for TLS, which provides a level of encryption similar to that used by web browsers to protect your data. FileZilla Server is a free and open-source, cross-platform FTP application consisting of both FileZilla Client and FileZilla server components.

In this setup, we'll be focusing on setting up the Filezilla Server on your local network, allowing you to securely transfer files between devices using FTP over TLS connections.

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