> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.couchdrop.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.couchdrop.io/managed-file-transfer/ftp-and-ftps/enabling-ftp-ftps.md). # Enabling FTP/FTPS Learn about enabling FTP access to Couchdrop Compared to SFTP, FTP is comparatively buggy and insecure, so we do not recommend using it where there are other options. However, as there are not always other options, you can still choose to enable FTP and FTPS at the user level. {% hint style="warning" %} Unencrypted FTP is disabled by default. Users will need to be authorised to access Couchdrop via FTP {% endhint %} FTP/S will be enabled if you choose to create an FTPs user. To allow FTP capabilities after user creation, you will need to enable FTP/S for the user. ## Enabling FTP/S To enable FTP/FTPS access, you must be an administrator or the owner in Couchdrop. * Log in to Couchdrop's web app and go to the Admin Console * In user management, choose the user you want to update and click to Edit. * Go to Access controls and choose **Allow FTP/FTPs** This setting will activate immediately. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.couchdrop.io/managed-file-transfer/ftp-and-ftps/enabling-ftp-ftps.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.