How to Setup an FTP Server in Windows 7 - AvoidErrors

This video tutorial will show you the full process of setting up an FTP server in Windows 7
Written Tutorial:
www.avoiderrors.net/?p=2167

[@diegosantidrian2625]

Bro, 7 years later, thank you very much. Awesome explanation, very useful at my internship :)

[@shaiksadik2541]

U got 7 likes

[@Avram32]

Finally a good tutorial about ftp servers. This one works!!! Thank you!

[@wanfadhliazmin]

I search in web for setup FTP..nothing ever teach me as noob..and not a specific details was showing. I failed at certain part. But you sir, deserve a medal. I follow all your step and now, I'm able to connect to my FTP. And thank you for teach setup in local and bring it through internet FTP.. 5+

[@veepimsaev9420]

You are the man! Set it up the first time, both local and outside users can log-in. Before this, I never even knew what IIS is. I never even knew where to find it on my PC. LOL! I only disable my firewall when I admit people to the ftp site, once they are finish I turn it back on. Great tutorial and instructions, you will go far!! Thank you!

[@Avoiderrors]

Thank you vee pimsaev

[@dipanjankarmakar5870]

Great jobs Sir

[@commsupplyxx]

This was perfect... Set up my FTP site in under 15 mins... Thanks!!

[@empanada401]

Thanks Miguel, I finally got my security cameras uploading to my FTP.

[@Rutth-]

I have a problem with CCTV too. The thing is im working in an big Hotel and there is a special camera which opens ramp over car license plates... This type of camera is storing on its own SD card and I want to make it store on the computer it is connected ? Can I do it the same way as in this video ? Can you help, thanks

[@ab565188]

Do u have to have a fixed ip for this to work?

[@ghislainnzinga239]

Thank you so much man! This is the simplest and best tutorial ever for creating an ftp server. Now I can access my files from anywhere. Thanks you Sir.

[@roberthood5824]

awesome video. Ive been working with computers for a very long time but never needed to setup an ftp until now. This video was simple, easy to follow, and to the point. Good work!

[@noelcass]

Highly recommended. A very good explanation and a very informative demonstration with clear steps to follow. Understandable by all non-high technical users. Keep it up.

[@cmespy2005]

I did everything in this video and when I try to connect it keeps Poping up the Authentication screen. It wont let me sign in. Any thoughts

[@MovieMad007]

I got it sorted!!! Not long after I posted this!! The server wasn't pointing at the right home directory - so it couldn't find the resource. Thanks for your input though!!!

[@howard2374]

Your instructions are well thought out, and concisely expressed. Also, you don't speak 'a-mile-a-minute' which is very useful to we grasshoppers who are trying to learn. Thank you for this video. I'll have a go at this in a few days.

[@MrAndreiB]

Hi Miguel Congratulations tutorial. I want to ask how I can do FTP name instead of ip. I saw one once. And you can access anywhere. Thank You.

[@robgigabyte580]

In order to use an FTP name the FTP host must be named, you must be able to resolve DNS on your network, if you want to hit it from outside your LAN you must enable port triggering enter the IP address and service ports into the router and you must know the outside IP address of your home/office. If you use regualar internet service your public IP changes so either pay for a static IP address so it never changes. Also, you should use SFTP over FTP it is much more secure. If it were me I'd use WINSCP software for the server, very easy to set up.

[@CarlLeo0015]

tnx a lot bro...... It works fine and now i can access files on my pc from my cell phone.... can't thank u enough for this video......... TNX ................ ^_^

[@moviesok5185]

For that u have to enable RDP

[@avinashavinash3756]

My doubts have been cleared with these tutorial and it was very clear step by step..thank you very much👍

[@futurecolemaniii5191]

Man, you are smart...Since I retired; I had completely forgot about this configuration on WIN7...I always use the Server version Windows for this type of thing...More people should do this instead of putting files out there some google site for download...

[@FelixFosu]

This was really helpful. Thank you

[@play3r436]

i get a error called 530 can't log in do you know why that ? i have done your tutorial step by step but no joy when i want to log in..

[@DiegoHernandez-kf1td]

i get a error called 530 can't log in do you know why that ? i have done your tutorial step by step but no joy when i want to log in.

[@ha1fdan]

Yes also here

[@Ibrocasthero]

This is a very helpful tutorial. It goes straight to the point and very explanatory, I give it a 100% pass mark. I was thinking of getting an FTP for my work but I pause for a moment and decide to check on KZbin. and bomb here is what I was looking for right on the internet free. Thanks a lot man.

[@keizai1404]

crystal clear delivery with every base covered. very helpful. many thanks Miguel.

[@tylers1219]

When I try to connect from my external Ip Address, I get a 'error connection refused'. I have tried and tried, and read up, but can not get it working properly, help would be greatly appreciated.

[@jLajoie]

Either your Windows firewall is blocking outgoing port 21, your router isn't configured to port forward/NAT to your public IP address or your ISP has blocked it from their end.

[@tylers1219]

Jamie Heon-Lajoie Yes, I did some research and I have Verizon fios, and it turns out they blocked ftp for "safety reasons" a few years back, you you can pay to add a service to enable ftp... hah, thank you for answering :)

[@melkiorwiseman5234]

@@tylers1219 In my neck of the woods, I doubt any ISP could get away with that. So many people run a small business from home that any ISP who tried to restrict port access in that way and then tried to charge for allowing access would either be boycotted or sued into oblivion.

[@sathishkumar71270]

I cannot find Application and Gaming settings in my router IP HELP Plzzzzzzzzzzzz

[@cyberjuf]

look for forword port

[@AR-iz8px]

Great tutorial and expert guidance. Thank you so much, it's really assisted me to setup ftp in my PC by only following your instruction. Good Job!

[@saeedRasoolAfridi]

I do not at all comment on videos that help but you did an extremely great job. I was Forced to acknowledge how easy you made it. Good job. You got a like and a subscriber. :)

[@KevinThomasPrOKiLL3r]

i can't login.... wen i enter username n password then again it displays enter username and password...... Please help me

[@ishanasperfect]

Even I faced few problems regarding it, I just used filezilla server, it also same as this one, there you can provide a default account name "user" for default access and with no password, this is what I tried at my home! Ask if further help for ftp server using filezilla is needed! :)

[@UmashankarH]

AKevin Thomas: Just go to Administrative tools->Internet Information Services(IIS)-> Click on FTP server which you have created -> FTP Authentication -> Enable the status I think you will not face the same problem again!

[@KevinThomasPrOKiLL3r]

k i will try it

[@Shafy7]

Did u get working..I cant login ?

[@nourjabri2375]

i also have this problem in login with the user account can anyone help me??

[@KillingForcesGaming]

Guys How do I know my password

[@yazgeldigurbanow5892]

The most clear and understandable video I have ever watched! Thanks!

[@juaduedi]

This is the best tutorial i´ve found on this subject. It has saved me a lot of time

[@janiemabe3858]

One of the best technical videos I've seen.

[@Newjerseymou2008]

Budy, you are the best.Yodu explained it very well, I didn't have to replay, it worked the first time.Thanks a million

[@p07a]

Thank you! You're awesome! I have a habit of watching these all and then do it later so yeah... gonna rewatch and do step by step tomorrow

[@jeffpurcell8872]

Miguel! thanks so much for your excellent and faultless tutorial; I followed it explicitly and all works well!!!

[@sonofkonark]

The neatest presentation that I've come across. Perfect !

[@tekhel]

Thank you! This tutorial is really great. You presented it in a way that disarms any resistance to learning. It is really nice.

[@andrewjenery1783]

I found this very useful as I'm planning on setting up a server of my own, but just a general server and not for ftp. I have Win-7 home edition and apparently it allows you to configure a small home network using a wireless router, but could be wrong.

[@whithamreeve6077]

Excellent tutorial - Very clear. Unlike 99% of the KZbin tutorials (too fast, can't understand, poor lighting, poor audio, wrong and so on).

[@hareshmharesh]

Thank you very much!!! Very simple and straight forward to follow and configure.

[@killersmurfett]

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your video, you have a very smooth voice :) and the directions were timely and well directed

[@FCA1975]

Great tutorial. It's not perfect, but it works for what I need: getting a ton of family pictures to other family members without email or carrying a media device around.

[@yongkydjohary]

Miguel,your tutorial is fantastic,the best I've seen so far!,Thank You.

[@Skyler9604]

One of the most helpful videos I've ever seen!

[@blumoe59]

Thanks for the FTP tutorial! Very straightforward and easy instructions to follow!!!

[@arpurushotham]

Lovely you made me discover IIs and made me learn to set up FTP server, Ten mins now i know how to setup ftp server. Thanks a lot

[@Jayson495]

Thank you so much Miguel! Very detailed and carefully pointed out all the steps!

[@manumaindola]

Without doubt, one of the best tutorial. Very comprehensive.

[@davidboxton]

Thanks man. This was very comprehensive. I have been trying to connect to a thin client to download a Cert to it. I can connect, but for some reason, I keep getting a navigation error trying to reach the folder that the cert is located in. Your demonstration was excellent as far as showing me how to setup the FTP though. Thanks much.

[@dhanukaperera594]

The instructions were clear and to the point. Thanks

[@chriskelly6769]

Well put together and thorough. Thanks Miguel.

[@rushisgr8]

thanks a million didnt even have to fallow all steps with static ip best ftp video ever

[@JimmyCasserole]

Thank U. It was very helpful. This the the best of all the ftp setup tutorials I have seen or read.My Camera supports shooting N uploading directly to an FTP Server but it was a pain trying 2 figure it out. I had no clue how 2 set it up on my computer or how FTP really work and the instruction manual sucks. It instructed me to go to the network properties and change to a static ip and a whole bunch of other crap that made me lose my internet connection. Kudos to you It works now . I subscribed.

[@guycummins1850]

Thanks Miguel - Clear, concise information.

[@edpring7290]

Outstanding Miguel...well done.

[@MadsGadebergJensen]

One of the few great toturials on youtube! God job!

[@MadsGadebergJensen]

Dickhead.. log off the internet.

[@cris1977]

Thank you very much for this tutorial ! Easy to follow, and it worked for me !

[@Ameribritt]

Very helpful and straight forward presentation, nice job!

[@aruntayyil929]

This video has been pretty helpful!.Thank you and keep up the good work!!

[@nooruddinkaleem]

To the point & highly productive Short tutorial

[@prabhuprofile1944]

Thank you for not adding any background music it's just good and nice

[@YoTambienFuiUnSerHumano]

Wow! At last! Thank U very very very much from Guayaquil-Ecuador!

[@greenmoss]

Thank you. Very clear and concise, couldn't be better. Kind regards KD

[@KataSzarvas]

Awesome, easy to follow tutorial! Thanks a lot!!

[@raptorsecurity8993]

Great video - Very well done. Useful and easy to follow.

[@MrBond709]

Hi Miguel... I want to say a Big Thank to you for making this tutorial .. very clean and straightforward and excellent for people who are learning about FTP ....Thank you my friend and wish you a very good future :)

[@ladydeath7669]

Excellent tutorial, worked perfect, was able to setup ftp no problems.

[@DiegoHernandez-kf1td]

Guys How do I know my password

[@ViralTuber]

Pretty fabulous job, so easy to understand and follow. ...For convenience, I'll note/remind here that selecting "no SSL" 3:34 and turning off Windows firewall 5:11 are two steps depicted which people should NOT apply to their own setup.

[@ibrahimmusa1325]

Wow I'm really impressed, very specific and educative

[@bencapito8369]

Wow! It was truly helpful. Thanks for the tutorials. 💯

[@MDSLira]

pt: Cara muito bom, seu tutorial me ajudou muito mesmo. Parabens pela esplicação detalhada de cada tarefa e ferramenta. Valeu e um abraço.

[@VascoQVB]

Buddy your lesson was very instructive! Thank u ...

[@mdmdpd13]

Thank you, Very straight-forward and concise.

[@giannisf]

Excellent! Thanks fantastic,hello from Athens

[@knarkworst]

Thanks for the help! Is et possible to configere a ftp Site to a router? I have made a shared folder trough a USB port in the router. My router is always on.. but my pc isnt.

[@testinani]

Thanks for this video which is very instructive and I hope you would upload more on these type instructing people in the networking area. It was very useful, and the way you explained things were beautiful and to the point.

[@nayim021]

Thank you so much! This is really a good explanation.

[@zewdan]

Thank-you! mister Miguel its best explanation. I really appreciate you!

[@ajford01]

Straight and forward instructions. Great

[@DiegoHernandez-kf1td]

Now a tutorial for windows 10...

[@DynamoTightstar]

Good video mate. Haven't done it yet but definitely will now.

[@muzammalhussain123]

Thank You so much for your Kind Video.......its really helpful for Beginners........ Appreciated ;)

[@boyapatirakesh6913]

No problems with this tutorial Thanks......Bro

[@joes5879]

This video was great thanks very much. Everything worked flawlessly

[@GovindManoharSpace]

thank you Miguel. Your tutorial is fantastic and very clear. Its very useful too. thank you

[@dotternetta]

Thank you very much! Very helpfull! Now I can get my ipcam to post photos automaticly for my timelapse project!

[@dawnsperryallen1405]

This was a very good tutorial. Thank you.

[@BballShootingWorkout]

Very straight forward, nice step by step.

[@harshithvb1]

Very helpful tutorial. Thank you.

[@ionealpha]

Very useful and clean for newbie. Thank you very much for your effort.

[@nikopatel33]

Awesome Tutorial. perfect explanation. thank you sir...

[@ikyakzaboenk7101]

thanks man, now i'm able to access my droid folder's files from pc without worrying to use USB cable. great tut man, greeting from Jakarta :)

[@orenw5085]

Thanks! very good simple and fast explanation!

[@playasolmar]

Awesome Miguel!!! Just used this to setup an Ftp and then connect via Linux Maya!!! You rule keep up the good work!!

[@AjayChauhan-kb6pr]

small video, big help, infinite thank you

[@commocore]

Thanks a lot, much appreciated! For some reason my iOS 15 (on iPhone XR) cannot connect with my trusty & oldie Win 7. For both, USB and Bluetooth it's not recognising and has some issues with drivers. Then I have dig out the option in files on my iOS to connect to the FTP server! I was running FTP server back then in Amiga days so I was thinking if Windows has that stuff already available. And it has! Thanks for the video, now I can send long videos I record for my channel and skip Google Drive! For some reason the destination folder on the another disk partition wasn't selected so I was able to browse the whole C: drive (perhaps because the user created is an admin?) but this is a detail. Your video was recorded 10 years ago (!) but still VERY useful. Thanks a lot!

[@RajatChauhan-tk1eo]

very good work . i tried it & it worked . earlier i was not able to get the add ftp site option in IIS . thanks

[@jmaarof]

the tutorial is clear and pecise..tks miguel.. love watching your video

[@Avoiderrors]

+Maarof Abdullah thanks

[@obliviondew9268]

Thanks for the step by step and detailed tutorial I ll try it see if it works

[@keithfrank1303]

Man you saved me big time on this many thanks .. WIN 7 64 Ultimate .

[@arfeenansarixggamers376]

Wonderful bro ,give suggestions how can I trace the live location by settlelite&street cameras

[@RaviKumar-dn8ez]

Nice working, advice how to run though firewall is ON

[@jonRboy]

Thanks for this tutorial; it was one of the best that I've used on KZbin...clear, concise and to the point. I do have one question on external access of the FTP site. I followed all the instructions and I could successfully access my FTP site internally (from within my network). I however COULDN'T access my FTP site using the external IP address. However, a friend who is located at a remote location COULD. So, that shows that for the most part it was set up properly. But, in the tutorial, it seemed that YOU accessed your FTP site 'externally' (using the external IP address) seemingly from WITHIN your network. Is that the case? You didn't explicitly say anything about this one way or another. So the question is: 1) Is it to be expected to NOT be able to access your FTP site using the external IP address from within your network? And if so, did that mean that when you demonstrated external access you pulled your tutorial machine off the local network to show this? Or if this should be able to be accomplished, what might the problem be with my setup? At this point I'm just curious as the functionality of my FTP site is fine as people located remotely can access it...just wanted to know about my own results done locally. One last question: 2) In the 'Authentication and Authorization Information' dialog, when you choose a 'Specified User', that definitely has to be a user with a local account, correct?. If so, then that would mean that people accessing your FTP site externally would have to have accounts on the local machine? Is that the case? Your tutorial seemed to suggest that. And I guess the question would apply to the choice 'All Users' as well (which you didn't choose in the tutorial). Would the person logging in then only have to be any one of the local users on the machine?

[@diamondfuture4820]

Very good.. it's speed and simple explain you are the best explainer...