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FTP

Add or edit an FTP connection. After connecting, browse remote directories and upload, download, create, rename, or delete files.

Add an FTP connection

Page layout​

  1. Top bar: shows New network or Edit network; the left button returns to the previous page.
  2. Protocol: choose FTP when adding; an existing connection's protocol is fixed.
  3. Basic information: Name and Connection address.
  4. Authentication: Username and Password.
  5. FTP settings: Encoding, Passive mode, and Enable FTPS.
  6. Actions: save at the bottom right, or use Test connection to validate the fields.

Fields​

  • Name: the name in the network list; required when saving.
  • Connection address: the FTP server address; required. Invalid formats show an error. The default port is 21 if omitted.
  • Username: the login username, as required by the server.
  • Password: the login password, as required by the server.
  • Encoding: Auto (recommended), UTF-8, GB18030, Shift_JIS, CP949, or Windows-1251.
  • Passive mode: enabled by default, suitable for most FTP services and NAT networks.
  • Enable FTPS: uses FTPS when enabled.
  • Save to database: shown for new connections; disable it to create a temporary connection only.

Operations​

1. Add an FTP connection​

Select Add in network management and choose FTP under Protocol. Enter the name, address, credentials, and FTP settings, then save.

Fill in an FTP configuration

2. Test the connection​

Enter the address and select Test connection. If the server is reachable and the root directory is readable, a success message appears. Otherwise, a failure reason is shown.

3. Edit a connection​

Choose Edit in its network-list menu, update the fields, and save. Testing is also available while editing.

Edit an FTP connection

4. Connect and browse​

Return to network management, select the FTP entry, and confirm to open its remote directory.

Connected FTP directory

5. Create a remote folder​

After connecting, select the bottom-right add button. Enter a name, choose Folder, and select Confirm.

Create an FTP folder

The new folder appears in the current FTP directory after creation.

New FTP folder in the list

  • Connection troubleshooting: check addresses, authentication, and permissions for each protocol.
  • Files: browse remote directories and work with files after connecting.