How to Create an FTP Server Using Turbo FTP

TurboFTP Server is a secure FTP server program for computers that are running the Microsoft Windows Operating System. Unlike older FTP server applications, TurboFTP comes with the ability to conduct secure uploads and downloads using the SSL/TLS or SSH2 secure FTP protocols. Additionally, TurboFTP comes with a WYSIWYG (What You See is What You Get) User Interface that enables the user to transfer files to and from the server without having to type any console commands on the FTP server's command prompt. Setting up an FTP server using TurboFTP can be accomplished with a minimal number of manual configuration steps.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Run the TurboFTP Server installation disk on the computer that will be performing the role as your FTP server.

2. Select the "Start Turbo FTP Server Daemon Service" menu option on the menu prompt.

3. Confirm the IP address and domain name that is filled in on the next screen correlates to your website. The software will automatically detect these settings but this provides you a way to modify the address.

4. Add users to the FTP server by selecting the "Add User Wizard" menu option from the primary FTP program menu. To permit anonymous users, select the "Anonymous" option box in Step 1 and choose the directories to permit anonymous access to in Step 2 of the add user wizard.

5. Leave your FTP server computer turned on and online in order to permit persistent FTP access.

References

• TurboFTP download site
• TuboFTP FAQ home page