ftp servers

[pizzaman]

How can I upload things onto a ftp server? Do I have to use my own IP?

[dtfreak05]

i could be wrong, but i think you log into the server, and you can just drag and drop. try that, im not for sure.

[pizzaman]

i could be wrong, but i think you log into the server, and you can just drag and drop. try that, im not for sure.
What do you mean log in to it? I first need a server to log into if that's what you mean. But how and where can I get one?

[dtfreak05]

are you trying to ftp to another device? if thats the case you need to type in the ip of the device you are trying to transfer to. tell me exactly what you are trying to do, ive gained a little experience with ftp from modding my xbox :)

[pizzaman]

are you trying to ftp to another device? if thats the case you need to type in the ip of the device you are trying to transfer to. tell me exactly what you are trying to do, ive gained a little experience with ftp from modding my xbox :)
Lol, I mean can I upload things onto my own ftp server?

[Iconoclast]

Why would they allow you to do that? I don't think there is a way. But I can tell you that admin created an account for me to log in and upload Nintendo 64 screenshots at ftp://www.coolrom.com. For you, I don't think there's a way to upload things there. And you don't need to, either.

[pizzaman]

Why would they allow you to do that? I don't think there is a way. But I can tell you that admin created an account for me to log in and upload Nintendo 64 screenshots at ftp://www.coolrom.com. For you, I don't think there's a way to upload things there. And you don't need to, either.
I mean, can I get my own server from somewhere?

[Iconoclast]

I mean, can I get my own server from somewhere?I don't see how. I wouldn't worry about it.

[pizzaman]

I don't see how. I wouldn't worry about it.
I don't either, but I have seen people with thier IP adress as the site. ex. htp://xx.xx.xx.xxx

[dtfreak05]

well those sites could be their routers...you type in the ip address of your router to access the settings. but you can get your own personal ftp server, i just googled "personal ftp servers" and i came up with links to sites where you could download free software to let you establish your own server. now that ive seen this, it seems like a very good idea, it could definitely come in handy!

EDIT: Success! I have created and tested my own working ftp server usinng this program http://www.sofotex.com/FTPShell-Server-download_L27746.html it was extremely easy to do. you can set up a public or private server. if private, you create a a login name and password, specify what files the server hosts (i used My Documents because that is where all the files that i would want to share are), and what privileges users have (whether they can edit your files or upload their own, or if they can only access, but not change, the existing ones). then to log on, you just type in ftp://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (whatever your computer's ip address is) and if applicable, the login and password. if its a public server use "anonymous" for login and your email for the password.

[chaos master]

I don't see how. I wouldn't worry about it.
well, if you want to share with people, then why not?

yes, ftp's are just like folders, but they are on the internet.

[dtfreak05]

i cant believe i didnt think to do this earlier! now anyone i authorize can access my entire music collection lol. and i can retrieve documents remotely. very useful indeed

[pizzaman]

well those sites could be their routers...you type in the ip address of your router to access the settings. but you can get your own personal ftp server, i just googled "personal ftp servers" and i came up with links to sites where you could download free software to let you establish your own server. now that ive seen this, it seems like a very good idea, it could definitely come in handy!
I need that too. I need to acess my default Gateway IP's adress so I can forward a port, but IDK the password. I didn't even know that there was a password. Does anyone know where I could find that password, as I don't think I set it myself.

[dtfreak05]

what kind of router is it? find it on this list http://www.portforward.com/english/applications/port_forwarding/Utor/Utorindex.htm this is a guide for setting up routers for uTorrent but it will tell you what the router password is likely to be unless its been changed. for example, linksys routers by default use "admin" as the login and password.

[Sonic]

FTP you gotta login using a special program. I use SmartFTP Client 2.0. :)

[pizzaman]

FTP you gotta login using a special program. I use SmartFTP Client 2.0. :)
Damn how dumb of me! Is CuteFTP good? I've heard it was a good one, but I'm not totally sure.
Oh and what a fantastic sig you have there! I just noticed it, good job.

[chaos master]

Damn how dumb of me! Is CuteFTP good? I've heard it was a good one, but I'm not totally sure.
Oh and what a fantastic sig you have there! I just noticed it, good job.
sonic, how typical, right? lol

so, these FTP are handy, indeed. But creativity mst be utilized so they will have a good use.

[pizzaman]

sonic, how typical, right? lol

so, these FTP are handy, indeed. But creativity mst be utilized so they will have a good use.
Lol, I might just share my vast archives of game RIPs and full ISOs, along with full DVDs, and some other things. IDK if I could get in trouble with that.... I mean could they find me with my IP adress?

[dtfreak05]

ive been working on getting mine set up. so far no luck other than the fact that other computers on the same wireless network at my house can access it. ive been reading tutorials but i stil cant get it to work...:(

[pizzaman]

ive been working on getting mine set up. so far no luck other than the fact that other computers on the same wireless network at my house can access it. ive been reading tutorials but i stil cant get it to work...:(
Did you upload anything?

[psilonaut]

You'll want to download an FTP server program. If you just want to access the server, Windows has a built in FTP client. Just go to Start>Run> FTP "ftpadress"
then it's your basic UNIX style command interface from there.

[pizzaman]

You'll want to download an FTP server program. If you just want to access the server, Windows has a built in FTP client. Just go to Start>Run> FTP "ftpadress"
then it's your basic UNIX style command interface from there.
Thanks man, I never knew that.

[pizzaman]

Dt, I tried to log into those ftp's with a program, but it wouldn't let me. IDK why though. Did you delete them?

[dtfreak05]

i had to restore my comp and i havent reinstalled those programs. i never could get them to work, although id like to keep trying. i could access the server from other computers on my home network but not from outside. i followed multiple tutorials, everything from pc magazine articles to forum guides. nothing worked...im stumped!

[psilonaut]

i had to restore my comp and i havent reinstalled those programs. i never could get them to work, although id like to keep trying. i could access the server from other computers on my home network but not from outside. i followed multiple tutorials, everything from pc magazine articles to forum guides. nothing worked...im stumped!

It sounds like you need to forward all traffic going through port 21 to your computer running the FTP server.

What kind of router do you have?

[dtfreak05]

havent been on in a while, thought id check back. i did have my router forwarded, its a linksys. maybe i just did it wrong, but i forwarded ports for bittorent and it worked. so i dunno whats wrong. i still havent reinstalled those programs but if i get some new info then i might try again