Your Android device, your FTP server
Share and manage files from your Android device over FTP
Your Android device, your FTP server
Features
FTP Server
Run an FTP server directly on your Android device and access files from other devices over a network.
Multiple users
Multiple users
Flexible permissions
Give each user read-only or full read/write access to individual folders.
Multiple access paths
Share multiple folders from internal storage or an external SD card with each FTP user.
Automatic startup
Automatically start the FTP server when the device boots or when a configured Wi-Fi network is detected.
Router port configuration
Automatically configure router port forwarding through UPnP on supported routers.
Tasker integration
Automate server controls using Tasker and Android intents, including starting and stopping the FTP server.
About this app
Run an FTP server on your Android device and access or share files from Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or a web browser.
Requirements
- Minimum Android
- 4.4 (API 19)
0.15.19
Privacy & permissions
The app does not share data with third parties according to its Google Play data safety declaration. The app may collect app information, performance data, and device or other IDs. FTP Server also requires access to files and network information to provide its FTP server functionality. Location permission is only required for the automatic Wi-Fi detection feature on supported Android versions.
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Storage
Required to read and write files that are made available through the FTP server.
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Internet
Required to allow other devices to connect to the FTP server.
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Network state
Used to detect available network connections and provide the network address required to connect to the FTP server.
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Wi-Fi state
Used for Wi-Fi-related network information required by the FTP server and automatic Wi-Fi startup features.
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Location
Required on supported Android versions when using the feature that automatically starts the FTP server after a specific Wi-Fi network is detected.
What's new
- Bug fixes and stability improvements.
Frequently asked questions
FTP Server turns your Android device into an FTP server, allowing other devices to access and transfer files over a network.
You can connect from Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and compatible web browsers using an FTP client.
Yes. You can create multiple users and configure separate access paths and permissions for each user.
Yes. Each access path can be configured with either read-only or full read/write access.
Yes. The app can automatically start the server when the device boots or when a configured Wi-Fi network is detected.
Does the app support Tasker?
You can use FTP clients such as FileZilla, Windows Explorer, macOS Finder, Linux file managers, Total Commander, and compatible web browsers.