# FTP Server

Turn your Mac into an FTP server with its own login accounts — $6.99, no macOS Server app required.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** $6.99
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://langui.net/ftp-server/
- **Available via:** Mac App Store
- **Requirements:** macOS 10.10 or later, per the Mac App Store listing.
- **Maker:** 兰桂 吴 (Langui.net)

## Kitsmith's take

Fills a real gap: Apple pulled FTP hosting out of macOS Server years ago, and this is a straightforward replacement, with built-in accounts independent of your macOS logins so you don’t have to expose real system accounts to guests. Nearly a decade of App Store reviews are dominated by a specific, sympathetic use case — people running vintage Macs, old IP cameras, and legacy hardware that only speaks FTP — with several praising it as “simple, effective” and reporting it “never crashes.” A handful of older reviews report crashes and memory issues on since-superseded macOS versions; the version history shows the developer has kept shipping fixes and Apple Silicon support since, most recently a language-switching option in March 2026.

## Features

- **Built-in accounts:** FTP logins are separate from your macOS user accounts, so you’re not exposing real system credentials to guests.
- **Configurable root, port, and anonymous access:** Set the server root folder, listening port, and whether anonymous access is allowed.
- **Ports below 1024 supported:** Including the standard port 21, for clients that can’t use a custom port.

## FAQ

**How much does FTP Server cost?**

$6.99, one-time purchase, per its Mac App Store listing.

**Do I need macOS Server to run an FTP server on my Mac?**

No — this app replaces the FTP hosting Apple removed from macOS Server, running as a standalone menu bar app.

**Who makes FTP Server?**

兰桂 吴, the solo developer behind Langui.net, who also publishes SFTP Server and several other single-purpose network utilities.


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