How to configure an FTP site on Windows 11

FTP site on Windows 11: –After installing the necessary components to run an FTP server on your PC, you need to create an FTP site using the following instructions:

1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the RUN and type inetmgr, click OK as shown in image 4

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Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.

FTP server on Windows 11
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4. Expand and right-click Sites on the Connections pane.
5. Select Add FTP Site.

How to set up and manage an FTP server on Windows 10
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6. Name your new FTP site and enter the path to the FTP folder you want to use to send and receive files.

Note: You can also use the Make New Folder button to create a specific folder to store your FTP files.

7. Click Next. As shown in Image 7

How to set up and manage an FTP server on Windows 10
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8. On Binding and SSL Settings leave all the default settings but change the SSL option to No SSL. As shown in Image 8

How to set up and manage an FTP server on Windows 10
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It's worth pointing out that in a business environment or on an FTP server that will host sensitive data, it's best practice to configure the site to require SSL.

9. Click Next.

10. On Authentication, check the Basic option.

11. On Authorization, select Specified users from the drop-down menu.

12. Type the email address of your Windows 10 account or local account name to allow yourself access to the FTP server.

13 Check the options Read and Write.

14. Click Finish. As shown in Image 9

How to set up and manage an FTP server on Windows 10
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How to set up and manage an FTP server on Windows 10
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