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FileZilla Server

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Spec sheet

Purpose
FileZilla Server is a file transfer server that supports FTP and FTPS.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filezillapro.com
Platforms
The server runs on Windows, macOS, and Debian Linux machines.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filezillapro.com
Administration
The administration interface uses a TLS certificate, and on a local installation the default administration port is 14148.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filezillapro.com
Certificates
Users can create, manage, and update X.509 certificates.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filezillapro.com
Connection filtering
The server can filter connections by IP address and temporarily ban specific users based on predefined criteria.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filezillapro.com
Encryption
FTPS uses TLS to encrypt the connection, while FTP connections are not encrypted.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filezillapro.com
Enterprise features
FileZilla Pro Enterprise Server adds SFTP, Active Directory integration, and second factor authentication.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filezillapro.com
Let's Encrypt
The server integrates a Let's Encrypt certificate generation process.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filezillapro.com
Logging
The server provides configurable logging.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filezillapro.com
Protocols
FileZilla Server supports FTP and FTPS; SFTP is offered by FileZilla Pro Enterprise Server.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filezillapro.com
Transfer controls
The server supports upload and download speed limits.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filezillapro.com
User access
The server can manage users and control access using system wide credentials if desired.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filezillapro.com

Plans and prices

FileZilla Server Free FTP and FTPS · SFTP is not supported Read 7 Oct 2026 · filezillapro.com

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