FTP Server
By default, the user name and password are both 'ftp', you should change them. You use this user name and password when accessing the server.
For power and security reasons, it is recommended that the server be stopped after use.
Features:
* Complete and efficient FTP Server
* Implements advanced FTP features like UTF8, MDTM and MFMT
* Implements Bonjour/DNS-SD for easy service discovery
* Can automatically connect on selected wifi networks (work/home/...)
* Can be started/stopped by Tasker or Locale, is thus also a Tasker/Locale plug-in
* Anonymous login possible (with restricted rights for security)
* Configuration of chroot directory possible (default sdcard)
* Configuration of port possible (default 2121)
* Possible to keep running while screen off
* Runs on local network, even when tethering (phone is the access point)
* Has public intents to support scripting:
- be.ppareit.swiftp.ACTION_START_FTPSERVER
- be.ppareit.swiftp.ACTION_STOP_FTPSERVER
* Follows Material interface guidelines, looks good on phone/tablet/tv/...
* Uses notification to remind user that the server is running
* Easy starting/stopping server from settings
* Has widget to ease starting/stopping server
The server is completely implemented in the app itself, it does not use an external library. It provides the best possible performance on android to run. Some advanced features like UTF8, MDTM and MFMT are implemented. Though the underlying file system must support them.
The Bonjour/DNS-SD support is very handy if the client os and it's file manager also supports the protocols. In this way, the moment you start the ftp server on the android device, you will find it on the network folder of your desktop.
A lot of users asked if it was possible to automatically start the server when the android device was running. We found that it was more useful to automatically start the server when we are connected to certain wifi networks. This has the same effect and is very handy, for instance when you arrive home, start your ftp server. We then went even further and we added support for Tasker or Locale. The people who like to script some use case for there device can thus easily do that.
Logical settings are available, like you can for instance set anonymous login and configure chroot and port. A minor group of users have some special use cases. For instance running the server while tethering or running the server from the ethernet cable. All those are possible and we are open for more improvements.
The design follows the official guidelines. You can be sure that the interface and the logo's look good on your device. We also make it easy to control the server, using notifications or widgets where needed.
FTP Server is open source software released under the GPL v3.Code: https://github.com/ppareit/swiftpIssues: https://github.com/ppareit/swiftp/issues?state=open
Current maintainer: Pieter Pareit.Initial development: Dave Revell.
Category : Tools
Reviews (29)
App is not working after downloading. Can't contact Pieter by email. Seems as though there is no support. I would recommend finding an App that supplies support for paid App's. Not impressed.
I've been using this for so long that i don't even remember since when. Coolest tool especially when your phone's usb ports or data cables are not working.
Excellent app to directly transfer files to external SD card through FTP server. Don't know why users get warnings on selecting the root folder or sub folders of external SD card.
does not work well with freefilesync, but looks like ffs is the problem.
"Could not read file" --Dolphin Most files can be seen but not transferred.
Rubbish don't get doesn't work it will not transfer files or folders
it didn't allow me to mount harddrive connected to mobile
Great app thank you for your hard work
Absolutely wonderful, simple fast reliable and love the dark theme !
I especially love the very first item when you turn it on: It tells you its url. Makes it easy to connect to from another computer, tablet or phone. Hooks up immediately, transfers as fast as wifi will go. Thanks!
Been using the demo version for a while now, decided to purchase to support development. Works flawlessly. It's simple and reliable. Keep up the great work!
The best app for FTP in the market
On Android 6 you can not write to external SD card, so the app is useless if you want to do any automatic 2 way sync with PC. The developer was very prompt to reply. I give the app a 3 star only for that, given that the product in itself it is useless to me. No plans to fix the issue anytime soon, so try the demo before you buy.
Doesn't seem to hàve access logs
A really neat little app I had to support. Also it's open source, a rarity with Android apps. Using FileZilla I can transfer files all without a cable on my local network.
I guess I don't know what "Runs on local network, even when tethering (phone is the access point)" because when my phone is a Hotspot, the app self-assigns an IP in a completely different range from the IPs the phone is assigning to devices tethered to it, thus making the server inaccessible to said devices. I emailed the developer and received no response. Too bad. The Tasker plug-in feature was nice. EDIT:Developer did respond and fixed the issue with the IP. Works great!
Worked flawless on my NEXUS 6P until I upgraded the OS to the latest version of Android (7.1.1 official). Seems that it does not read properly the internal storage anymore. I hope it will be fixed soon.
Wasn't a bad app when it worked, but with the new update it can no longer access the SD card rendering it pretty much useless cause the rest of the system denies access from other users...great
Loved it, can be started with FTP via USB Tethering, others only available on Wifi Tethering. (Oneplus X, Marshmallow)
Exactly what an app should be. Works perfectly. Interface is simple and provides the user with the information needed. Puts the on/off switch right on top. Best of all, no cloud crap!!! Running this on my CAT S60, Android 6.0.1 and paired with FileZilla on my Win 10 PC it's perfect for letting me view navigate and move files around on my phone and between my phone and my PC. Please don't change it any more than needed to stay compatible with Android updates!!
Stops and exits immediately on HTC One S even though the store claims it is compatible. Always loved this app on previous phone, but it should say clearly it's not compatible
Works well, way more convenient than connecting my phone to my pc every time I want to transfer a file.
What it says on the tin. Widget and everything.
Best FTP server on market. Clean, simple, stable, correctly works with UTF-8. PS: add light theme, please! :-)
It's helped me transfer large files, so it works as expected. For the most part... It also crashes my LG G Pad every time I turn the server off and on again.
Great simple FOSS FTP server. Makes transfering files in and out easy and fast without any cable.
Would appreciate it if the app could use the Wi-Fi tethering option on the phone. Otherwise, just great
SwiFTP is gone, but its code has been polished and continued to be used for this app. Well done!
Great App. It does what it is supposed to do, without any annoying fluff or intrusive adds. Check advanced settings to write to external storage. I haven't been paid to write this. For me it's about supporting the smaller developer's. Thank you for making this App.