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How to Transfer Files Using FTP in Windows 10
Apply the below steps with no hesitation
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many Windows 10 users want to create their own private cloud, upload files they can share, and transfer files of any size (up to 1000GB), without restrictions.
The solution: building an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server! It’s straightforward to build one, and users will have full control of the server. They will even create multiple accounts so their friends and family can access those files.
Today, we’ll teach you how to install an FTP server on a Windows 10 PC.
How do I transfer files using FTP?
1. Use Windows’ built-in FTP features
1.1. Install an FTP server on your computer running on Windows 10
1.2. Create an FTP site on Windows 10, which will be used to send and receive files:
2. Use a third-party product
The easiest way to transfer files via FTP is to use a third-party tool that can do it for you in a simplified manner.
One software that comes to mind when it comes to filing transfers is WinZip. Not only will it archive your files quickly and efficiently, but it can also secure them via encryption or password protection.
Once that is done, you can use WinZip to transfer your archives between different PCs, networks, or even clouds. As an added bonus, it also has integrations with many social media platforms, so sharing your archives has never been simpler.
WinZip
The steps mentioned above can also prove helpful if you’re also interested in the following:
Set up FTP to transfer files –Both the software and the steps listed above will help you set up an FTP to transfer files anywhere.
In case you want to share files locally, why not check our guide on how toconnect two Windows 11 PCs?
What are your other preferences when creating an FTP server? Leave us a comment in the area below.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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