

Open the Start menu, do a search for Windows Firewall, and press Enter.Ĭlick the Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall link.Use the steps below to allow the FTP server through the firewall. If you have Windows Firewall running on your computer, then the security feature will block any connections trying to access the FTP server.


How to allow an FTP server through Windows Firewall Type the email address of your Windows 10 account or local account name to allow yourself access to the FTP server.On Authorization, select Specified users from the drop-down menu.On Authentication, check the Basic option.Note: 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. On Binding and SSL Settings leave all the default settings, but change the SSL option to No SSL. Note: You can also use the Make New Folder button to create a specific folder to store your FTP files. Name your new FTP site and enter the path to the FTP folder you want to use to send and receive files. Expand and right-click Sites on the Connections pane.Use the Windows key + X keyboard shortcut to open the Power User menu and select Control Panel.ĭouble-click Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.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: Check Web Management Tools with the default selections.Expand FTP Server and check the FTP Extensibility option.

