Troubleshooting a FTP Server Connection on Windows 10 - Hi Stevie!

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around troubleshooting access to an FTP server using Windows 10. Participants explore various methods to connect and transfer files, including issues encountered when using Windows Explorer compared to web browsers.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Experimental/applied

Main Points Raised

  • Stevie describes an issue accessing an FTP server through Windows Explorer, noting that authentication prompts do not appear as expected.
  • Thibault suggests using alternative FTP clients like FileZilla or WinSCP for better functionality.
  • Another participant recommends mapping a network drive in Windows Explorer using the FTP URL as the path to facilitate access.
  • One participant advises checking folder permissions on the server via SSH, indicating that incorrect permissions may prevent access.
  • Another participant echoes the recommendation for FileZilla, emphasizing its user-friendly nature.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple approaches to the problem, with no consensus on a single solution. Various methods are suggested, indicating differing preferences and experiences.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions depend on specific configurations of the FTP server and client software, and the discussion does not resolve the underlying issues with Windows Explorer access.

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Hi there

I'm trying to access a FTP server in Windows Explorer. Getting to it, by inputting a username and password, works in Firefox but I'm needing to copy and paste a folder from the server to my desktop.

I get the following message when trying to access the server in Windows Explorer (Windows 10), without any prompt for a username and password
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Help!

Many thanks
Stevie
 
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Hi,

You can use a client instead: FileZilla or WinSCP.

All the best,
Thibault
 
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Map a "network" drive in Windows explorer using the url as the path.
 
Like cybertib I recommend Filezilla. Very straightforward and easy to use.
 
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login the server via ssh and make sure the folder permission is set to ftp or www. I had the same issue a few weeks ago that found out the folder was set to root permission.
 

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