Hey everyone! I'm trying to set up an FTP server on my computer so I can have around 200GB of cloud storage. I want to be able to access it from my Samsung phone and other computers, but I'm having a tough time figuring it out, especially with the latest version of Filezilla Server. If anyone has some tips or tutorials that could help me out, I'd really appreciate it! And sorry for my English, I'm a French speaker! If you need more info or screenshots, just let me know!
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First off, make sure you've set up port forwarding on your router to expose the FTP ports. If ports aren't open, you'll only be able to access the FTP server from your home network. Also, check your firewall settings; they might be blocking connections even within your local network. Most smartphones don't support FTP natively, so you'll need a specific app for that. Have you thought about using a Dynamic DNS service since your public IP is likely dynamic? That might help you connect from anywhere!
If you're struggling with port forwarding, this [wiki article](https://rtech.support/docs/networking/port-forwards) might be useful.