How to create FTP/FTPS/SFTP Server on Windows 10/11 in Just 3 Simple Clicks

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Setting up a secure SFTP server on Windows used to be a complicated task, often requiring command-line tools and complex configuration files. With ServeSense, you can launch a secure, multi-featured FTP/FTPS/ SFTP (SSH) server in just a few moments using a simple 3-step wizard.

First, you need to download the ServeSense (FTP, FTPS & SFTP Server for Windows) application > Get ServeSense from the Microsoft Store

3-Click SFTP Server Setup

The application simplifies the entire process into three main steps.

Step 1: Configure Network & Root Folder

This is your first main "click." On this screen, you define the server's core settings. For a quick start, the defaults are perfect.

- Bind IP: Leave this as 0.0.0.0 to allow the server to listen for connections on all network interfaces.
- Port: The default is 22, which is the standard, universal port for SFTP/SSH.
- Root Folder: This is the most important setting. Click "Choose..." to select the main folder you want to make available via SFTP. All user accounts and files will be stored under this directory.

Step 2: Add User Accounts

This is the second step. Here, you create and manage user accounts that can access the server.

- Add Account: You can add multiple users. A default sa account is shown as an example.
- Password: Set a strong password for the user.
- Home (subfolder): This is a powerful feature.
- Permissions: You have granular control. Check the boxes to allow each user to read, write, delete, or list files.

Step 3: Run & Monitor

Simply press the Run button

A Multi-Featured Server (Not Just the Basics)
Beyond the simple 3-step setup, ServeSense provides powerful features right out of the box, as seen in the advanced and settings menus:

- Advanced Security: Includes built-in Brute Force Protection to automatically block IPs that fail to log in, as well as IP Whitelist and IP Blacklist managers.
- Run as a Service: In the Settings menu, you can enable "Auto Start" to have the server run automatically when you log into Windows.
- Minimize to Tray: The server can run quietly in the system tray so it's out of your way.
- Full Protocol Support: In addition to SFTP (SSH), the application is a complete solution that also supports standard FTP and secure FTPS (TLS).

Conclusion
You now have a secure, robust, and feature-rich SFTP server running on your Windows 10 or 11 machine.

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