Rory Sherring

For a basic FTP server on Windows the simplest method for most people is using third-party software like FileZilla Server. It's free open-source and specifically designed to be user-friendly for FTP setup whereas Windows' built-in options are more cumbersome or limited.

Here's the quick comparison: 1) FileZilla Server: Download install and you get a clear interface to create users set home directories and configure permissions. It's straightforward even for beginners. 2) Windows IIS (Internet Information Services): This is a web server that includes an FTP component. You enable it through "Windows Features" then configure through IIS Manager. It's more integrated with Windows security but the setup is less intuitive and has fewer features dedicated to FTP. 3) Other third-party options: Like Cerberus FTP Server (has a free version) or Wing FTP Server.

My recommendation: Go with FileZilla Server. Steps: Download from the official site install run the admin interface add a user set their password and home folder and you're basically done. Just remember to configure your router to forward port 21 (for FTP) or use passive mode settings and set up Windows Firewall rules. The FileZilla website has guides. For very simple occasional transfers you might also consider Windows' built-in "File Sharing" over SMB instead of FTP.

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