Post: #1

What's the best way to run a ftp server to be able to change scripts on your server?

I have been trying to use x lite ftp server, but still can't seem to get my port forwarding working with router so I can access it from out side world, but I can access locally through ftp locally if I type in my local ip address.

Any thoughts on either?

Post: #2

Well, you need open the port in your router. It's simple just google "myrouter port forwarding"

Post: #3

there's no "best way", but the "only way"
you must create the port fowarding rule on your router no matter what FTP server are you using

PS: also a little trick is enable the UPnP setting on your router. If you leave UPnP setting enabled on your router and use an UPnP-compatible FTP server, the FTP server will automatically create the port fowarding rule on your router

Post: #4

yeah I was reading about the upnp. I have to see if my router has the upnp support option.

I did tell my router to port forward 21 to my internal ip but still doesn't work I will have to try messing more around with the upnp and see if I can get that to work.

I know that upnp is built right into the ftp server program im using.

Post: #5

what software does everyone else use for a ftp server?

Post: #6

I do not use any ftp software. I use a git repository and a custom software to deploy.

Post: #7

Currently using vsftpd on a Linux machine

Post: #8

figured out the problem. it was the anti virus. lol had allow ports to be open and a permission thing with in and out traffic.