(For more specific instructions to forward TCP/IP ports, you should check your router's manufacturer support website.) The instructions to forward a port will vary from router-to-router, but below you'll find the steps to configure most routers.
How to configure a router to allow external connectionsįor your FTP server to be reachable from the internet, you need to configure your router to open TCP/IP port number 21 to allow connections to your PC. Note: Make sure to check your software vendor support website for specific instructions to allow an FTP server, if you're using another security software other than the Windows Firewall.
How to allow an FTP server through Windows Firewall
How to configure an FTP site on Windows 10Īfter installing the necessary components to run an FTP server on your PC, you need to create an FTP site using the following instructions:
Follow the steps below to install an FTP server on your PC: Very similar to previous versions, Windows 10 includes the necessary components to run an FTP server. How to install an FTP server on Windows 10
In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to successfully set up and manage an FTP server on your PC to transfer files from your home network or remotely over the internet. You'll find many third-party software on the internet to build a file transfer server, but Windows includes an FTP server feature that you can set up without the need to resource to other solutions.