how to make a ftp server from my home computer?

Question

i've been trying to make a ftp server from my home computer but i cant ever get it online. ive been using serv-u and ws_ftp home
i still cant get it online i can only get to it through my network can some one tell me how to do it right?

Answer 1

Do you have a static IP address?

Did you provide a static LAN IP addres to the home pc that you wish to turn into an FTP server?

Did you set your router to port forward the ftp port to the static LAN IP of the pc you wish to turn into an FTP server?

These steps are critical.

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