Filezilla: Installation & Configuration

About FileZilla

FileZilla is one of two secure FTP (FTPS) software packages supported by the ITS Help Desk. FileZilla software is available free of charge from the FileZilla website and works with Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.

Note: SecureFTP is another free secure FTP software that is supported by the ITS Help Desk. SecureFTP is a simpler program that is preferred by most users at UWF. However, FileZilla is available for those who need more advanced features (e.g. CIS students).

Follow the steps below to install and configure FileZilla. After installing and configuring FileZilla, learn how to Connect and Transfer Files.

Step 1: Install FileZilla

1. Download FileZilla from http://filezilla-project.org/.

Step 2: Configure the Connection

1. Start the Program (Start -> Programs -> FileZilla FTP Client -> FileZilla).
2. From the File menu, click Site Manager.
3. Click the New Site button. A new site appears in the Select Entry box and is ready for editing. Rename the site UWF FTP.
4. Enter the following information:
   1. Host: Type ftp.students.uwf.edu (students) or ftp.facstaff.uwf.edu (employees)
   2. Port: Type 990
   3. Encryption: Select Require implicit FTP over TLS
   4. Logon Type: Select Normal
   5. User: Enter your ArgoNet username
   6. Password: Enter your ArgoNet password
   7. Comments: Type My student FTP directory (students) or My facstaff FTP directory (employees)
5. If working from a home computer connected to a router you may need to complete this additional step: Click the Transfer Settings tab. Under Transfer Mode, select Passive.
6. Click OK.
7. From the Edit menu, select Settings. On the left hand side, select File Lists under Interface. Then change Comparison threshold (in minutes) to 0.
   

Congratulations, FileZilla is now installed and configured! Click here for connecting and file transfer instructions.