FTP Server Setup using FreeFTPD

What is freeFTPd?

freeFTPd is a FTP/FTPS/SFTP server that enables user to access remote files over TCP/IP network such as Internet. Unlike FTP, FTPS and SFTP protocols provide security and strong encryption of data - great for insecure network.

System requirements

Both applications can be run on NT based operating system, starting from Windows NT version 4.0. There are no special hardware requirements, any computer that can run WinNT will be sufficient. They use very low amount of resources, but you must keep in mind the memory consumption of applications that your remote users will use and number of users as well.

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Setup Procedure

The issue was that when I would log out of the server, users could no longer connect to the service even though it appeared to be running.

Solution:

• 1. Stop the service via the task manager.
• 2. Open the Gui.
• 3. Make your configuration changes.
• 4. Close the GUI.
• 5. Close the Tray Icon by right clicking and select exit.
• 6. Now start the service using the Service Manager.
The key for me was closing the tray icon BEFORE starting the service. Also, NOT using the GUI to start the service.