How to Set up an FTP Between Two Computers
Enable the FTP server., Configure your firewall settings.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Enable the FTP server.
This step should be performed on the Mac computer that houses all the files you want to share with other users.
Click on the Apple menu from your Mac desktop and select "System Preferences." Select "Sharing" to display the Sharing window, then click on the "Services" tab.
Place a check mark next to "FTP Access" provided in the list of options, then click on the "Start" button on the right.
After a few moments, the window will then display "FTP Access On." -
Step 2: Configure your firewall settings.
This will give users access to the files stored on the FTP server if a firewall is currently in place.
Click on the "Firewall" tab and verify that the window displays "Firewall On." If the firewall is not turned on, click on the "Start" button.
Select "FTP Access" from the list of options provided next to "Allow." This option will allow users to access the files saved on the FTP server.
Close your system preferences window.
Computers from remote locations can now access your FTP server, as long as they have the proper IP address and configurations.
Detailed Guide
This step should be performed on the Mac computer that houses all the files you want to share with other users.
Click on the Apple menu from your Mac desktop and select "System Preferences." Select "Sharing" to display the Sharing window, then click on the "Services" tab.
Place a check mark next to "FTP Access" provided in the list of options, then click on the "Start" button on the right.
After a few moments, the window will then display "FTP Access On."
This will give users access to the files stored on the FTP server if a firewall is currently in place.
Click on the "Firewall" tab and verify that the window displays "Firewall On." If the firewall is not turned on, click on the "Start" button.
Select "FTP Access" from the list of options provided next to "Allow." This option will allow users to access the files saved on the FTP server.
Close your system preferences window.
Computers from remote locations can now access your FTP server, as long as they have the proper IP address and configurations.
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