How to Change to Passive Mode in FTP

A file transfer protocol program, or FTP, allows you to upload and download files from a web server. The FTP program has a number of configuration settings so you can tailor your file transfers to the specific servers that you are using. The passive mode of transferring uses the FTP client to request the IP and port information directly from the web server. The client uses this information to know where to transfer the files.

Instructions

FileZilla

1. Open FileZilla.

2. Click "File" and choose the "Site Manager" option. The Site Manager window appears with a list of all sites and servers you have saved on the client.

3. Select the server from this list that you need to change to passive transfer mode.

4. Select the "Advanced" tab. Switch the transfer option to "Passive Mode." Click "OK."

CuteFTP

1. Launch CuteFTP.

2. Choose "Tools" and select "Global Options."

3. Choose "Transfer" in the list of options along the side of the window.

4. Use the drop-down menu to change "Date Mode" to "PASV." Click "Apply" and OK."

SmartFTP

1. Bring SmartFTP up.

2. Click "Favorites" from the menu bar.

3. Click "Edit Favorites" to bring up the site and server editor.

4. Right-click your chosen server in the list.

5. Click "Properties." Choose "Connection" from the menu. Select "PASV" for passive transfer mode.

References

• Slack Site: Active FTP vs. Passive FTP, a Definitive Explanation
• SmartFTP: How To switch between Active / Passive mode
• Filezilla Project: Network Configuration
• Answerable: To Configure your Website in CuteFTP