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Setting up Anonymous FTP access in Plesk

This tutorial will show you how to set up anonymous FTP access in Plesk

If your site is hosted on a dedicated IP address (not shared by other users or sites), you can set up a directory within the site where other users will be able to anonymously download or upload files through FTP.

1) To set up this feature, go to Websites & Domains.

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2) Click FTP Access.

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3) Select the Anonymous FTP tab.

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4) Click this icon to switch on the service.

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5) Optionally enable and enter a log in message.

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6) To allow visitors to upload to the incoming directory, select this checkbox.

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7) To allow the creation of subdirectories, choose this box.

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8) Check this box to allow downloading from the incoming directory.

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9) Type values in these boxes to limit the disk space, simultaneous connections or download bandwidth, or leave Unlimited selected. Click OK.

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That’s it! Anonymous FTP has been set up and is ready for users to begin uploading and downloading.

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