How to Set Up Free FTP Sites
Set up an FTP site for free by using your own computer's in-built ability to host an FTP server. FTP sites utilize the "file transfer protocol" to allow the transfer of data. When you have your FTP site set up, other users will be able to connect to it for downloading or uploading files. This is useful if you are working on a group project with others and need shared access.
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Instructions
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Click "Start," "Control Panel" and then "Programs." Click "Turn Windows features on or off."
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Expand the "Internet Information Services" section and enable "FTP Server." Click "OK" to install the FTP server and update your computer.
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Click the search field in the Control Panel and type "IIS manager." Click the link to open your IIS Manager.
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Right-click the "Server" link in the IIS manager and click "Add FTP Site." Follow the on-screen wizard to set up your free FTP site. This lets you designate the folder on your computer to use and set user permissions. Once the wizard is complete, you will have set up your FTP site successfully.
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