STEP 5: Use Dynu DDNS hostname to access your files remotelyĪsk users who want to access your shared folder to Internet service providers change your IP address on a regular basis, but with dynamic DNS you can keep your domain pointed to the current IP of your home server or other devices.Ī domain name of your own () or useĪnd run an IP update client on the computer where the FTP server runs to keep the hostname mapped to your dynamic IP.

STEP 4: Map your dynamic IP to a static hostname If you get a 'Success' response from the port check, then port forwarding has been correctly set up. Network tool to see if the corresponding port is open. Create a static one-to-one NAT on the firewall, and allow TCP traffic on port 22 inbound.To see if the port forwarding has been setup correctly, you can use our So now to make the server available to the outside world then, you either need to ‘Port Forward TCP Port 22’ from a public IP address to their servers internal IP address, or if the server has its own public IP (or you have one free). Here I’m uploading a test text file using the FileZilla client from another server.Īnd to prove it’s not ‘ smoke and mirrors‘ here’s the file. Dont forget to save the file and restart the ssh service ( Restart-Service sshd).ĪLWAYS test that it works from the same subnet first, (to save really annoying your firewall admin). Finally REMOVE the hash (or pound if your American) symbol from the start of that line (as illustrated). Locate ChrootDirectory and remove the word ‘ none‘ after it, and then paste in YOUR folder path.

Note: Remember ProgramData is a hidden folder so you might not be able to see it!

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