FTP Site Setup FAQs

What Should I Do If the Everyone Option Is Not Available When Setting Folder Permissions?

When configuring the properties of a folder, if Everyone is not available on the Security tab, perform the following operations to add it:

In the folder properties dialog box, click the Security tab and then click Edit.
In the displayed dialog box, click Add.
In the displayed dialog box, click Advanced.
In the displayed dialog box, click Find Now, select Everyone from the search results, and click OK.
Click OK to return to the permissions dialog box.
Click OK.

How Do I Create a Server Certificate?

If you want to use a secure FTP transmission protocol (such as FTPS or SFTP), you need a server certificate to encrypt FTP sessions. This ensures the security of data during transmission and prevents data from being stolen or tampered with. To create a server certificate, perform the following operations:

Choose Start > Server Manager.
Choose Dashboard > Tools > Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.
In the left list, click the server ID. Under IIS area, double-click Server Certificates. The Server Certificates pane is displayed.
Click Create Self-Signed Certificate.
Specify a certificate name, select a certificate store, and click OK.

The created certificate is displayed in the Server Certificates pane.