How to Configure an FTP Server in Windows 2000

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) provides users with a server to upload and download files on the Internet or within a local network. The FTP service is a part of the Windows 2000 Internet Information Services (IIS) utility. IIS hosts websites configured on the machine, and FTP hosts downloadable files such as text, executables or zip files. You can configure your FTP server to allow anonymous access or require users to input a user name and password before downloading files

Instructions

Step 1

Click the Windows "Start" button and select "Control Panel." Double-click "Administrative Tools," then double-click "Internet Information Services (IIS)."

Step 2

Click the plus sign next to your Web server. A list of options is expanded underneath the icon. Right-click the "Default FTP Site" icon and select "Properties." This opens your FTP properties window.

Step 3

Select "Allow Anonymous Connections." This is the typical configuration for an FTP server, because it allows people to download files from your site. If you want to restrict access, remove this selection and click "Add" to add individual users. This gives only those users the option to log into the FTP server using their network user name and password.

Step 4

Click the "Home Directory" tab. Select "Read" and "Log" from the options. Remove the "Write" check mark if you do not want to allow users to upload to the site.

Step 5

Click "OK" to save your settings. Open your web browser and enter your FTP address into the navigation text box to test the new settings.