FTP server on Android
Start the server and connect from FileZilla, Windows Explorer, Finder-compatible FTP clients or another mobile FTP app on the same network.
Android FTP server for local Wi-Fi transfers
Smart FTP Server turns your phone or tablet into a local FTP, FTPS and browser file server, so Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone, Android and Chromebook devices can transfer files without a cable, account or cloud upload.
Built for Android users who need quick local file transfer to PC, laptop, phone, tablet or browser.
Why users install it
Start the server and connect from FileZilla, Windows Explorer, Finder-compatible FTP clients or another mobile FTP app on the same network.
Open a local HTTP address from any browser to browse and download files when installing an FTP client is not worth the friction.
Use explicit FTP over TLS with certificate fingerprint details when your client supports encrypted FTP sessions.
Create accounts, choose read-only, read/write or admin access, and avoid sharing broad device access with every connection.
Share FTP and browser endpoints faster with QR codes and one-tap copy controls from the app home screen.
Live status, transfer details, logs and optional boot auto-start make repeated local transfers predictable.
Simple workflow
Set up an FTP account and keep anonymous access off for normal use.
Use Wi-Fi or hotspot, then copy the FTP or browser address shown in the app.
Open the address in an FTP client or browser and move files across your local network.
Best for
Android to Windows file transfer
Phone to laptop photo and video moves
Local network file sharing
Browser downloads from Android storage
Questions
No. Smart FTP Server is designed for local Wi-Fi or hotspot transfers between devices on the same network.
Yes. Browser access can expose a local HTTP address for quick downloads without installing an FTP client.
Any FTP client that can reach your Android device on the same network can connect with the FTP address and credentials shown in the app.
Install Smart FTP Server and turn your Android device into a local file transfer server.
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