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Download the Filezilla Server software on your computer (see 'Resources'). Double-click the downloaded file to install the software. Double-click the FileZilla icon on the desktop to open the program.
Select the 'Install as a service, started with Windows (default)' option from the drop down. Leave the default for the port and leave the check in the box for 'Start server after setup completes.' Click the 'Next' button to continue. Click the 'Finish' button to complete the installation.
Go to the myipaddress.com website to see your current IP address. Enter your IP address in the text box, in FileZilla, for the server address. Leave the default port alone and then enter an administration password to use for the program. Remove the check in the 'Always connect to server' box and then click the 'OK' button.
Click the 'Edit' drop-down and select the 'Users' option. Click the 'Add' button on the right side of the window. Enter a user name and password for the user. Repeat this step to create additional users that will access your hard drive.
Select the 'Shared Folders' option on the left side of the window. Click the 'Add' button and then select a folder on the hard drive that you want to share. Click the 'OK' button to save the changes.
Test your FTP server by having a user log in from his computer. He will need an FTP program to connect to your FTP server.
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