sgsgsg2323
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not recommending anything free for long term use
Can someone recommend a simple and FREE ftp server program?
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PoorExcuse4aWebmaster
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12 gigs.
The file is both privacy sensitive and has legal issues. So, using a service like Google Drive is not an option.
That's kind of where everything fell apart.
I installed the server and started it. After that, I literally clicked on every option in every menu and NOTHING happened.
I could not add any files.. I could not link to anything... I got
So far all the tutorials that I've watched seem to be talking to geeks who understand technical jargon. People like me need a step-by-step walk through
Blue Panda
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https://www.fastcomet.com/tutorials/ftp/configure-filezilla
Thats how to set up the client. You need the client, to connect to your ftp server.
You either have a hosting with ftp or you install it on the target machine. But thats beed the right setup and either a static ip or dyndns.
But you should better look for peer to peer. Thats exactly same shit, just simpler. If you just want to send it to someone.
Thats how to set up the client. You need the client, to connect to your ftp server.
You either have a hosting with ftp or you install it on the target machine. But thats beed the right setup and either a static ip or dyndns.
But you should better look for peer to peer. Thats exactly same shit, just simpler. If you just want to send it to someone.
PoorExcuse4aWebmaster
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See what I mean that all the tutorials are directed at people that are already highly technical.
As I already said... I'm the webmaster /technical because there's no one else to do the job and it's just too expensive to keep paying other people to do it for me.
PoorExcuse4aWebmaster
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This is all I have with FileZilla server. - It literally does nothing
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On Which computer did you take this photo ? (Your PC or your server for the web).This is as far as I've gotten
Ashk881
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Well first of all. It's working perfectly fine.This is all I have with FileZilla server. - It literally does nothing
A server's only purpose in life is to sit and listen for incoming requests, and when they come, diligently respond to the requests. You see literally nothing because there's nothing to show, no requests, no activity.
Also, you are listening on localhost. Which is useless if you want someone on the internet to make a request to your server. The only person who can make requests to your server on localhost is you (it's called "local" for a reason)
You have 2 options if you want to go with ftp:
1. Configure port-forwarding and make your ftp server listen on your external IP address (technical jargon which basically means make your ftp server available to the internet)
2. Get a VPS and host an ftp server there.
The first one, is complicated and judging by your username, might be a bit difficult for you to setup.
The second one costs money and isn't much easier than the first.
All you have to do is transfer some private files right?
Honestly, your client would be pissed af for you taking this long mate. Just get Winrar, zip your files, password-protect your zip and put it on Dropbox.
And don't forget to give your client that password so he can unzip the files.
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TheOverlord
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FileZilla..
PoorExcuse4aWebmaster
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1. It's been handled and I used Serv-U which had far better documentation and support. Plus there's a free trial period.
2. The client would have sued us had we transferred the file via dropbox.