Secure FTP Server Solution using SSL/TLS on Windows Server 2019

Secure FTP Server is a full featured FTP server with support for secure SSL/TLS connections, IP security, anti-FXP options, per-user speed limits, user groups and MODE-Z compression. It provides a plain, but easy to use interface.

Secure FTP Server is a server that supports FTP and FTP over TLS which provides secure encrypted connections to the server. This FTP VM image is deployed on Windows Server 2019 and is fully configured for quick and easy deployment.

Secure FTP Server supports TLS, the same level of encryption supported by your web browser, to protect your data. When using TLS your data is encrypted so that prying eyes cannot see it, and your confidential information is protected. It also supports on-the-fly data compression, which can improve the transfer rates.

FTP Server Features

• Supports FTP, FTP over SSL/TLS (FTPS)
• Incorporating FileZilla Server source code
• Supports resume and transfer of large files greater than 4GB
• Compression with DEFLATE (MODE Z)
• Encryption with SSL/TLS for FTPS connections
• Per-user permissions on the underlying file system
• Active Directory integration with LDAP
• Define User and Group permissions on FTP Folder directories
• GUI configuration tool for easy administration
• Speed limits per user or group
• Tabbed user interface for efficient management
• Powerful Site Manager and transfer queue
• Bookmarks for frequently accessed locations
• Drag and drop support for file transfers
• Configurable transfer speed limits
• Filename filters for automated file handling
• Directory comparison capabilities
• Network configuration wizard for easy setup
• Remote file editing functionality
• Keep-alive support to maintain connections
• HTTP/1.1, SOCKS5 and FTP-Proxy support
• Logging to file for audit and troubleshooting
• Synchronized directory browsing
• Remote file search capabilities

FTP Required Ports

The following ports are required to be opened if you are using an NSG or firewall appliance:

• Port 21 - FTP control connection
• Port 990 - FTPS secure connection
• Port 14147 - Optional, for FTP Server Admin Interface
• Ports 50000-51000 - Passive Mode for data transfer

FTP Server Post Setup Configuration

Please read the configuration steps that you will need to perform after the install - How to setup FTP server on Azure

Disclaimer: FTP server solution is built using a modified version of FileZilla Server open source software. This solution is provided under GPLv2 license. FileZilla is a registered trademark of its respective owners. No warranty of any kind, express or implied, is included with this software. Use at your own risk. The user assumes full responsibility for any damages resulting from the use of this software. The author and trademark owners are not responsible for any damage that its use could cause.