Yes, but there are many ways to exploit a server. What I recommend is a firewall to block all other communication except FTP so that the only means of outside communication with that server is via FTP.
 
Also, don't make the the user account passwords easily guessable. FTP is itself a security risk. I suggest using alphanumeric passwords of at least 8 digits long, even mixing uppercase and lower case letters.
 
Troy D. Hilton
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of o shal
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well, I was thinking to assign users and give them persmissions only. Isn't it a way?

"Schuessler, Doug" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
    You should also be concerned about security issues, since the server would be accessible by anyone with an Internet connection.
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From: Randy Pearson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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You don't need a domain per se, because it is valid to FTP to an IP address. But you will need a few things:
 
1. fixed IP address (may require a different service level) so that your users can be given an address
 
2. agreement with ISP that includes passing FTP traffic (lots of basic ISP agreements don't allow servers to run at the customer side)
 
I would suggest contacting ISP and explaining exactly what you intend to do.
 
-- Randy


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Pete,
I meant there is no local network
but of course internet connection

Pete Simpson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Just exactly how do you think you are going to use FTP without some type of network connectivity?
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Hi all,

I'm not an expert, so if my question is not clear or stupid, I appologize in advance.

I need to set up an FTP server on XP machine, there is no network. This is for the small purpose to have few people be able to download/upload files. My question: what is my host? How do I set that part? Do i have to have a domain? and if I do, who is to add my host name to the domain? and which IP address will I need in that case? and if I go through ISP, do I have to notify them so that they add my host?

I appreciate any replies very much.

Alyssa


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