Use third-party FTP server software such as Serv-U to set up FTP servers

In addition to IIS, there are many FTP server software that can be set up, such as Wu-FTP, proftpd, and Serv-U. However, most of them are only applicable to Unix and Linux systems, serv-U is strongly recommended. Serv-U (: http // www. newhua. COM/ftpservu. htm, including Chinese packages) is a widely used FTP server software that supports Windows 3X/9x/ME/NT/2000 and other Windows series. It is easy to install and has powerful functions. You can use the same IP address to set multiple FTP servers, restrict logon user permissions, log on to the main directory and space, and support remote logon management, suitable for the vast majority of individual self-built FTP needs.

1. Install

Serv-U is easier to install than IIS. First, execute the original installation file in English and follow the prompts to "Next. It should be noted that, when selecting the installation directory, it is best to install it in a non-system disk to avoid re-setting the account in the case of system exceptions in the future. Then execute the Chinese file, select the original installation directory, and complete the installation by "Next.

2. Set

Different from IIS, Serv-U prompts the user step by step in wizard mode during the first running. The whole process is not more than five minutes and is very user-friendly. For convenience, assume that we need to set up a fixed IP address 218.1.1.1, port 21, and the absolute root directory path g/FTP, allow Anonymous Access to and have a public FTP server with the username DYS, password Syd, and management account name "myftp. Run Serv-U. In the displayed wizard window, set the following options in sequence:

1) "your IP address": here we fill in 218.1.1.1. If you are using ADSL or other dial-up Internet access methods, some are dynamic IP addresses or do not know the local IP address, please leave it blank here.
2) "Domain Name": the name of the FTP site. You can name it at will. Enter "myftp" here ".
3) "Anonymous Account": determines whether anonymous users are allowed to access the FTP site. Select "yes ".
4) "anonymous main directory": sets the directory location after an anonymous user logs on to the site. Enter "g/ftp ".
5) "locked in main directory": If the directory location after anonymous user logon is set to "G:/FTP/guest" in "anonymous main directory, after "yes" is selected, after anonymous users log on to FTP, they are locked in the g/FTP/guest directory and can only view the contents in the guest directory, you cannot enter the parent directory "ftp". The directory is displayed as "/" in the FTP client software. If it is not locked, it is displayed as "G:/FTP/guest ". Select "yes ".
6) "named account": determines whether to create an account with certain administrative permissions. Select "yes" here ".
7) "account name": indicates the Account Logon Name with certain management permissions. Enter "dys ".
8) "account password": Set the Account Logon password. Enter "Syd ".
9) "main directory": Like "anonymous main directory", it is used to set the directory location after the management account logon. Enter "G:/ftp ".
10) "locked in main directory": Select "yes ".
11) "Administrator permission": used to set the management permission level for the management account. Select "no permission" here, which will be detailed later.
The setting is complete. if the address is FTP // 218.1.1.121, the FTP server is successfully set up. Finally, you can use CuteFTP to log on with anonymous accounts and DYS accounts for verification.
Tip: these settings are not final settings. You can modify them at any time on the main Serv-U Interface.

3. Use the same IP address to set up multiple FTP servers

If the bandwidth permits, you can use the same IP address to easily set up multiple servers. In Serv-U, each FTP server in the "Domain" under "local server" is called "domain". The "myftp" server just created is a domain named "myftp. To set up multiple servers, you must create multiple domains with different ports.
Right-click "Domain" and select "new domain". In the displayed wizard, configure the settings by referring to "myftp, but do not conflict with the port of the created "Domain" or the port occupied by other system services at the port. If you enter 22, the server address is FTP // 218.1.1.122. In this case, you can set up multiple FTP servers.

3. Use Dynamic IP domain name resolution software to set up an FTP server with a fixed domain name

In the above introduction, we assume that the server has a fixed IP address of 218.1.1.1. In fact, most users who want to set up their own ftp are usually dialing Internet access through ADSL or other methods. Since the IP addresses allocated after each dial-up access are different, does this mean that an FTP server cannot be set up?

There are two solutions: first, leave "your IP address" blank in the Wizard just now, and then complete other wizard settings. Go to the Serv-U main interface, click "Help> local IP Address" on the menu bar, copy the local IP address, and then notify each user through other channels. Repeat this operation once for each dial-up Internet access. Second, download and install a dynamic IP domain name resolution software, such as dns2go, domestic peanut shells, and 88ip, no matter how the local IP address changes, such software can automatically resolve a fixed domain name to the local IP address. In this way, you only need to enter this fixed domain name as the FTP address to access your server. Obviously, the first method is quite troublesome and requires a lot of patience. The second method is quite simple. Users only need to remember this domain name and do not have to worry about IP changes. In the United States, the majority of such software needs to be registered for permanent use, not registered for only 30 days free of charge.

Let's take 88ip as an example to understand its settings.

Suppose we want to apply for a domain name: dys1.88ip.com. First, set up an FTP server using Serv-U (IIS and other FTP server software) as described above. Note that "your IP address" is left blank, then download and install the 88ip Standard Edition at http // www.88ip.net.

88ip requires a paid registration to own a permanent domain name. If it is registered for free, it can only be tried for 15 days. The setting window is displayed when you run the 88ip Standard Edition client. To obtain a domain name, you must register it first. In "basic information", enter the user name, valid email address, password, and contact number in sequence, and then select your domain name. In "Domain Name Information, enter dys2 in the "Domain Name" box, and select "88ip.com" in the "domain name suffix" drop-down box. At this time, "your complete domain name is" will be displayed as dys1.88ip.com. After confirmation, click "register" to register. If the user name or domain name you have applied for has been registered by another user, the software will send a prompt, modify and register again. After successful registration, "registration successful, user ID: XXXXXXXX" will be displayed in the "execution status", and the user ID will be noted down for future payment or technical support. Finally, click the "LOAD" button to load the account information you just applied for to your local machine.