Starting and stopping the File Transfer Protocol server

You can start and stop the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server by using System i® Navigator.

For instructions on how to access FTP, see Configuring File Transfer Protocol server in System i Navigator.
To start the FTP server, complete the following steps:
  1. In System i Navigator, expand your system > Network > Servers > TCP/IP.
  2. In the right pane, right-click FTP and select Start.

To stop the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server, complete the following steps:

  1. In System i Navigator, expand your system > Network > Servers > TCP/IP.
  2. In the right pane, right-click FTP and select Stop.