Set up FileZilla TFTP server: All information

With the freeware FileZilla you can not only access remote FTP servers, but also make your own servers available in networks. In this practical tip, we will explain whether this also applies to TFTP servers.

TFTP server: Not possible with FileZilla

The TFTP protocol (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) is used, for example, to maintain routers or load data over local networks.

• In comparison to the usual FTP protocol, it was intentionally kept simple and some functions are missing.
• Unfortunately, FileZilla does not support TFTP. You cannot use the software to access existing TFTP servers, nor can you create and deploy your own TFTP servers.

Use alternative software

Instead of FileZilla, you can use other free software.

• A good alternative is the free tool SolarWinds Free TFTP Server, which you can download from the manufacturer's website by entering your email address.
• If you want to set up an ordinary FTP server using FileZilla, you can do this easily using the FileZilla Server tool. To do this, follow the steps in our instructions for FileZilla Server.

In our next tutorial, we will show you how to establish an SFTP connection in FileZilla.