Issues with FTP login
Issues with FTP login
Hey there, I need to set up a private LAN for a small exercise at work. We’re using an old government Windows laptop that works, but its settings are tighter than a regular consumer machine. Since I’m the admin, I can adjust things as needed. I just need to figure out where to look. I’ve created an FTP for document uploads, but authentication is missing. I set a rule allowing anyone access, but it’s not working. I think there might be a group policy blocking local user logins, but I’m not sure where to check. Any suggestions? Thanks.
It isn't necessary to use Windows login details for every person. You can manually create accounts for each individual. If you're able to set up accounts one by one, consider using Filezilla FTP Server—a free and open-source option: https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=server. If needed, configure the Windows firewall to allow internet access for the service; the installer will handle this automatically. For example, you might want each user to have read-only access to a shared folder like C:\Public, while providing a private upload space such as D:\Files\JohnSmith for uploads only that person can access. Begin by setting up a base directory, say C:\FTP, and create subfolders for each user—like C:\FTP\JohnSmith. Assign a username and password in the User Accounts section. Then, adjust folder settings so that browsing is allowed but uploading stays restricted. Remember to use forward slashes in aliases for proper functionality. Once configured, users will see two folders: Public and Uploads, with the desired permissions applied.