In Mac OS X, how do I set up an FTP server?

Mac OS X has an FTP server built in. To activate it, follow these instructions:

1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences... .
   
   
2. In System Preferences, from the View menu, select Sharing.
   
   
3. Check the FTP Access (OS X 10.2.x and later) or Allow FTP Access (OS X 10.1.x and earlier) checkbox.

Once you have done this, all users with an account on your computer will be able to connect to it via FTP using their usernames and passwords. You must have an Internet connection before you can use your computer as an FTP server, however.

Also see:

• At IU, how do I set up a Unix computer as a Kerberized application server?
• In Mac OS X, how do I create and delete users?
• In Mac OS X, how do I turn file sharing on or off?
• In Mac OS X, what is Personal Web Sharing, and how do I use it?