FileZilla Server is a free and open-source FTP server solution for Microsoft Windows, supporting both FTP and FTP over SSL/TLS to ensure secure, encrypted data transmission. Its dependable performance and straightforward management make it a strong choice for administrators looking for free Windows FTP server software for secure file transfers.
The integrated user connections manager enables administrators to monitor all active users along with their ongoing uploads and downloads. From this dashboard, server operators can immediately terminate a client session or ban a user’s IP address when necessary. The manager also provides real-time visibility into the status of each active file transfer, ensuring full oversight of server activity.
FileZilla Server uses SSL/TLS encryption—the same security standard implemented by modern web browsers—to safeguard data. When SSL is enabled, all information exchanged between the client and server is encrypted, preventing unauthorized access and protecting confidential files during transmission.
Engineered for performance and efficiency, FileZilla Server supports on-the-fly data compression to accelerate transfer speeds. While it offers robust support for FTP and FTPS protocols, it is important to note that SFTP functionality is not included in this version.
FileZilla Server Functionalities:
- Upload and download bandwidth limits
- Compression
- Encryption with SSL/TLS (for FTPS)
- Message log (for debugging and real-time site visitors’ information)
- Limit access to inside LAN site visitors or external internet site visitors only.
Changes in FileZilla Server 1.12.0 :
- FTP: Prevent the use of the default impersonator during FTP connection diagnostics.
- Fixed bug that reversed mount point precedence, giving priority to group mount points over user ones; user mount points now correctly take precedence.
- Fixed bug that made the % placeholder not work in case “Use system credentials to log in” was selected, but “Use system credentials also for accessing &files and directories” was not.
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 11, 10.
