Argosoft FTP server and TZO

	Using TZO with Argosoft FTP server
	The Argosoft FTP server is a quick and easy way to get your domain name online and transferring files. TZO has partnered with Argosoft to bring you Dynamic DNS and FTP all in one package. You can try the Argosoft FREE versions or buy their PRO versions for all your FTP needs. This tutorial will show you how to configure the FTP server and the TZO Dynamic DNS. Once you've installed the FTP server, follow the examples shown below to configure your mail server for your domain(s). These tutorials are shown using the PRO versions, and may vary slightly from the freeware and shareware versions.





	Once you get the server installed, launch the program and you will see the main interface as shown in the screenshot below:



	The first thing you want to do is configure the options of the server. As shown in the screenshot below, click TOOLS, OPTIONS and continue on with the tutorial below.



	Once you click on OPTIONS from the list, the dialog shown below will appear. This dialog box has several tabs with many options. Select the LOGGING tab and make sure you have LOG FTP COMMANDS and LOG TO FILE checked as shown below. This allows you to review the logs for security and debugging purposes at a later date.

	The next step is to set your greeting (optional). Click the greeting tab as shown in the screenshot below. The greeting is displayed to users when they log into the FTP server.

	Once you finish setting the options, you want to add your users. In this case, we will add 2 users - one with read and list permissions, and one user with all permissions. You can add as many users that you want, and also set home directories for each user. To add your users, click the TOOLS, USERS button from the list as shown in the screenshot below:
	You will now see the USER SETUP dialog box. Click the button in the upper left corner to add a new user as shown in the screenshot below. This will pop up a dialog box to add a user.
	Once you click the add new user button as shown above, you will see the dialog box shown below. You now want to add your users. Add your users using LOWERCASE on username and password settings. In this case, we will add a user bob with a password of test. (you should make your passwords stronger, a mix of numbers and letters) We also made a directory called FTPSERVER on our local C drive. We then used this directory as the "home" directory where each user will end up when they log in. Under the rights section, check the READ and LIST checkboxes to allow the user to list and read the files in their home directory. Click OK to add this user.
	We now add the user named poweruser and gave them write and delete rights. You can add any name you want for each username. Click OK when you are done adding each user.
	Once you add all the users, you will see each user shown in the dialog below. You can edit the usernames and passwords, by right-clicking on each user and selecting PROPERTIES from the menu.
	Now that you have added all your users, you can configure the TZO Dynamic DNS in the Argosoft server. Click on TOOLS, Dynamic DNS as shown in the screenshot below to configure your domain name.



	Once you click on the Dynamic DNS option under the TOOLS menu, you will see the screenshot below. If you already have a TZO account, enter your subdomain or private domain name, Key and Email address. If you do not have a TZO account, and want to get a 30 day free trial, click on the SIGN UP FOR A FREE TRIAL link. This will direct you to the Argosoft/TZO site where you can get your TZO Free trial key. Once you enter your TZO account info, select the Connection type and set the update frequency. This sets how often the DDNS checks for a change in your IP Address. Click OK once you are done.

	That's it! You should now Start the FTP server by clicking on the "play" button or green arrow under the File menu. The red square stops the server. Click on the start and you should see something similar to the screenshot below. Your domain name will update when the server is started, and your FTP server should be functional. Make sure you open the proper FTP ports in your NAT router or firewall. Port 21 TCP is the common port for FTP. You may also need to open port 20 TCP if you are using passive FTP. You can create more users as you need them, and you should be on your way to running your own FTP server for your domain. Remember that TZO offers many unique services for all of your needs. If you are having problems with the FTP Server, please see the TZO FAQ, or see the Argosoft help file or website.