How do I setup a FTP-like service without having a website? [more inside]
posted by Jason Land on Nov 3, 2009 - 9 answers

I want someone to be able to put files on a webserver. I don't want to give them ftp access. I'd like to tell them: Attach your file to an email and send it to this address. Is there a way they can email an attachment so that it puts the attachment in a specified folder on the server? [more inside]
posted by stupidsexyFlanders on Oct 27, 2009 - 9 answers

I am trying to set up my router so that I can get at my files on my 3 NAS boxes. These NAS boxes are 1) D-Link DNS323, Infrant ReadyNAS NV+, and a Buffalo TeraStation HD-H2.0TGL/R5. The router is connected to the internet via a home service cable modem so it won't have a static IP and one step is to find the IP address before accessing. I have a router (DLink DGL-4100) which says it can make a IPSec VPN or FTP using a Virtual Server (I think). There would be no other PCs on the network since I would be taking my laptop with me when I access the network. The manuals for the routers talk about FTP serving but if I get a VPN set in my router then I should be able to just browse for whatever I want that way...right? The instructions say it can be done, but how? Please give me step by step instructions the best you can for setting up the router, the NAS boxes and my XP laptop (with suggested software, if necessary) since I have looked all over the internet and can't find anything I can understand. Of course the access should be encrypted and password protected. THANKS GUYS. [more inside]
posted by CodeMonkey on Oct 16, 2009 - 5 answers

How can I FTP only the recently modified files from within a deep file structure? [more inside]
posted by dirtdirt on Sep 15, 2009 - 15 answers

What options exist for a painless way for transferring large (.ppt) files? Especially when it's for people whose work environment may make it impossible for them to download software for FTP transfers or use services like YouSendIt? [more inside]
posted by green_flash on Aug 20, 2009 - 17 answers

I'd like to move a big file (110gig) to a business associate across the internet. The file must arrive in as fast a time frame as possible in order to update a database with as little downtime as possible. [more inside]
posted by BrodieShadeTree on Jul 15, 2009 - 46 answers

Setting up an FTP account in cpanel for photography clients? [more inside]
posted by klinefelter on Jun 26, 2009 - 5 answers

Free/cheap FTP Client as Windows service? [more inside]
posted by Picklegnome on Jun 23, 2009 - 6 answers

Question #1767346834 in our exhausting ERP integration process: Is there a way to automate an FTP process so that "Everytime file x lands in folder y, we send file x to ftp://whatever/import"? More inside. [more inside]
posted by GilloD on Jun 5, 2009 - 9 answers

Looking to automate the backup and download of mySQL tables on a cPanel webhost to an external FTP site. [more inside]
posted by GJSchaller on Apr 10, 2009 - 5 answers

I want my own FTP server. Looking for advice on possible solutions. [more inside]
posted by bingo on Apr 9, 2009 - 13 answers

I am wanting to automate a SFTP daily download. [more inside]
posted by cjorgensen on Apr 6, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm sharing files by dropping them into a folder in my public_html folder. Is there an easy way to generate a tasteful, simple front-end that's more appealing than the standard web-browser's text list? [more inside]
posted by huron on Mar 28, 2009 - 9 answers

Is there any FTP client or trickery to remember the UNIX permissions when transferring files from a UNIX machine to a Windows machine? [more inside]
posted by pineappleclock on Mar 27, 2009 - 3 answers

Hi - I'm looking for a web-based FTP solution for a client. The requirements are: * 100 gigs storage * Up to 100 users * Admininstrative interface to create/manage users and directory/file access * Progress bar * Can accept files up to 1G. * Non-Java (javascript OK) Any recommendations would be appreciated.
posted by rmmcclay on Mar 16, 2009 - 3 answers

Make me love MobileMe. How do YOU use it? [more inside]
posted by mds35 on Mar 2, 2009 - 17 answers

The Windows ftp.exe command line program does not support passive mode. Can anyone point me to definitive documentation, preferably from Microsoft, that states this is true? [more inside]
posted by Roger Dodger on Feb 13, 2009 - 3 answers

Quick & easy way to copy links within FTP [more inside]
posted by jverdone on Feb 3, 2009 - 5 answers

How can I securely share files on a Windows server behind a firewall with remote users ? [more inside]
posted by SteveInMaine on Dec 17, 2008 - 8 answers

How to automate FTP user creation with Pure-FTPd on Mac OS X (running Apache) retrieving usernames and passwords from another http (linux) server? [more inside]
posted by lion on Dec 8, 2008 - 8 answers

Free FTP software with 'watch folder' support... [more inside]
posted by sycophant on Oct 9, 2008 - 7 answers

Would anyone care to comment on the most practical way, given access to a command line Fedora box, I can obtain a copy of a folder and its contents? [more inside]
posted by dance on Sep 2, 2008 - 7 answers

What is the best way for someone without HTML knowledge (and no wish to learn) to make simple edits to an existing website? We used to use Adobe Contribute -- are there cheaper alternatives? [more inside]
posted by Idcoytco on Aug 18, 2008 - 6 answers

How do I do a one-click ftp synchronisation and server restart - using only free software? [more inside]
posted by markovich on Jul 20, 2008 - 8 answers

Trying to access a read/write anonymous FTP on OS X but it only gives me read access... [more inside]
posted by humblepigeon on Jul 3, 2008 - 17 answers

Can anyone recommend a Windows-based FTP server that will automatically mirror (copy, replicate, whatever) files uploaded to it to a back-up server? Say user "X" uploads foo.jpg, I want the FTP program to log into my back-up server's FTP site and automatically upload the image as soon as it's done uploading, if you follow me. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by mattoly on Jun 26, 2008 - 5 answers

What am I doing to my links pointing to images in a private directory that prevents me from seeing the pics in Dreamweaver CS3 Design mode? [more inside]
posted by bonobo on Jun 22, 2008 - 3 answers

Recommend a good tool to remotely backup/synchronize large folders to my home NAS. [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 on Jun 18, 2008 - 7 answers

Vista FTP 15 second connection delay? [more inside]
posted by Class Goat on Jun 2, 2008 - 11 answers

Why on some web hosts do uploaded file changes not appear immediately? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on May 31, 2008 - 4 answers

I have some malware on my machine -- yes, I know, stupid. Prolly got it from pr0n. I'm running Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 on a Gateway laptop with a Pentium 4, 3.06GHz and 480 MB of RAM. I can connect to the nets, but I can't FTP into sites (I'm a freelance web designer) with either Dreamweaver or WS-FTP, my weapons of choice. [more inside]
posted by Guy_Inamonkeysuit on May 20, 2008 - 26 answers

How can I print the directory structure of my website? [more inside]
posted by fvox13 on May 1, 2008 - 10 answers

Older versions of Filezilla? Or another freeware ftp client that can handle SSH and SSL? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Apr 7, 2008 - 8 answers

My site's cron tasks eat up a lot of bandwidth. Can I change the paths from http to local? Or can I move the tasks to my home server? [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Apr 5, 2008 - 18 answers

Trying to setup a very specific FTP service for office group. [more inside]
posted by lattiboy on Mar 31, 2008 - 5 answers

Is there a simple program out there that you can drag a file onto that will automagically upload to a pre-configured FTP server and copy the URL to the clipboard? [more inside]
posted by booticon on Mar 27, 2008 - 6 answers

What's the easiest way for me to host files for friends to download directly off my computer? I'm running Ubuntu 7.10. [more inside]
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints on Jan 23, 2008 - 29 answers

I'm trying to use smartftp or filezilla to get files on my computer to my website. I use A Small Orange for hosting and I can connect to the servers using the clients, but I'm not sure what I need to do then to get my site up. Please help. [more inside]
posted by amsterdam63 on Jan 16, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm looking for FTP server software that, in addition to standard features like email notification and user management, can serve files to a web page rather than a ratty looking list of filenames in a browser window. If you have any experience with such a beast, I'd appreciate your recommendations. [more inside]
posted by disclaimer on Jan 9, 2008 - 4 answers

Can someone recommend a professional FTP host? Storage space is more of a concern than transfer limits. [more inside]
posted by mhuckaba on Jan 2, 2008 - 8 answers

How to turn my Vista machine (I know, I know, OK?) with dynamic IP address into an FTP Server? [more inside]
posted by l'esprit d'escalier on Jan 2, 2008 - 8 answers

Changes to ComCast-hosted website no longer show up when viewed online, but look fine on my end and when viewing pages on their server. Why? [more inside]
posted by FlyByDay on Dec 11, 2007 - 27 answers

Weird bug with ftp / php5, details inside. [more inside]
posted by lazaruslong on Dec 11, 2007 - 10 answers

I noticed this morning in my system logs that I had some failed FTP and SSH login attempts from an IP in China. I thought I was going to have get all Cliff Stoll on this guy, but then looking back further I saw that this has been happening for months, from lots of different IP addresses. [more inside]
posted by jeffxl on Dec 5, 2007 - 9 answers

How would I go about posting some files? I want to ask metafilter about the last 16 songs in my itunes library that I can't identify, but I don't know how to go about putting those files up so you all can get to them. What's the easiest way to do this? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Dec 4, 2007 - 15 answers

How do I upload a large amount of data (multiple GB) to my Dreamhost account without tying up my DSL line day and night? [more inside]
posted by calhound on Nov 16, 2007 - 17 answers

WTF FTP Server? [more inside]
posted by jimmyhutch on Sep 26, 2007 - 14 answers

How do I build a super low powered PC, and just how low can I go without costing a fortune? [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Sep 10, 2007 - 23 answers

I need permission! System admin installed WordpressMu on a Linux server (we're a Windows shop mainly). I can create blogs and access all the admin functions through a browser just fine. But when I connect to the server via FTP to try to add plugins, templates, etc., I can only get to the first level of directories. [more inside]
posted by strangeleftydoublethink on Aug 29, 2007 - 3 answers

Help me find an affordable NAS that is between 500g-1TB, does Wifi, has iTunes Library support, BitTorrent, and FTP support please.
posted by davidstith on Aug 28, 2007 - 9 answers