

Security for an FTP server is relatively straightforward and the same principles apply for all platforms: Since HTTP can also be used to transfer files, FTP has become slightly more old-fashioned. FTP is superior to HTTP (web) if the goal is to transfer files, not display information. The user "anonymous" user is added successfully to FileZilla FTP Server.FTP servers are a common way of sharing files between individuals with or without authentication. Step 7 - The "anonymous" user is logged in to FileZilla FTP Server, without a password, as shown below. Step 6 - To test whether "anonymous" user account is accessible, try to login from another computer with "anonymous" user account, using any FTP Client software.

Never keep any confidential or sensitive files inside "anonymous" user’s shared folder.

Remember to assign least permissions required, only to read files from the shared folder location. Once the folder is selected, then assign permissions of the user on Shared folder. Select a separate folder for the "anonymous" user, by clicking "Add" button. Select the newly added user "anonymous" and then click "Shared folders". Step 5 - The new user "anonymous" is added in Users List. Step 4 - Enter "anonymous" as new user name, as shown below. Step 3 - In "Users" window, click "Add" to add a new user. Step 2 - Click "Users" button from tool bar, as shown below. Enter host IP address, port number for administrative interface and password (if available). Step 1 - Open FileZilla Server administrator interface. This tutorial lesson explains how to create anonymous user account in FileZilla FTP Server.įollow below steps to create anonymous user account in FileZilla FTP Server. Anonymous user account is useful to download publicly available files. How to add anonymous user account in FileZilla FTP ServerĪnonymous user account is used in some FTP Servers to allow users to login without authentication.
