FTP or File Transfer Protocol is the most common and popular method of transferring files around the Internet, especially web pages from client to server. This tutorial covers the configuration of WS_FTP for use with CProxy Server. Before continuing, you should ensure that you know the IP address of the CProxy Server, the port number of the FTP protocol (default 1021) and you have logged into the CProxy Server with a web browser if logins are enabled on the system.

Firewall/Proxy Configuration

1. Run WS_FTP Pro by clicking the associated icon on the Desktop.
2. At the WS_FTP Configured Sites menu, highlight the site you wish to access through the proxy server, right click and click the Properties button.
3. Click Firewall.

4. Check 'Use Firewall'.
5. Enter the IP address of CProxy Server into the Host Name field.
6. Leave the username and password fields blank.
7. Set the 'Port' field to '1021'.
8. Click 'Proxy Open' under Firewall Type.
9. Press OK to complete the configuration.
10. You should connect to FTP site to check the configuration.#

Troubleshooting
The FTP program hangs when I try to connect to an FTP site? If you normally have to enter a username and password into your web browser before you can access the World Wide Web, chances are you have not logged into CProxy and therefore the FTP protocol is blocked. Close the FTP program, open your browser, login and then try accessing the FTP again. If this fails, check with your Administrator to ensure that your user profile has the necessary permissions to use the FTP protocol.

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