Wii U:FTP

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a network.

Luckily, with custom firmware, we can use this method to transfer files wirelessly to a Wii U instead of moving the SD card back and forth each time.

What You Need
On your computer:
 * A working FTP client
 * Windows: Use WinSCP
 * macOS: Use Cyberduck
 * Linux: Nautilus or Dolphin, the file explorers for GNOME and KDE respectively - if not usable, use gFTP instead

On your Wii U:
 * The latest release of
 * Download the  file, extract it and place the   folder in the root of the SD card

Section I - Prep Work

 * 1) Insert your SD card into your computer
 * 2) Extract the contents of   and copy the   folder to the root of your SD card. Merge if asked.
 * 3) Insert your SD card into your Wii U
 * 4) Ensure your Wii U is connected to the same Internet connection as your computer
 * 5) Open the Homebrew Launcher (Mii Maker for Tiramisu)
 * 6) Navigate to
 * 7) Touch it and press

Section II - FTP Client

 * 1) If you haven't already, install the FTP client for your operating system
 * 2) Open the FTP client and fill in the information as follows:
 * 3) * File protocol: FTP (not SFTP)
 * 4) * Host name/IP address: The IP address displayed on the GamePad or TV (e.g. 192.168.0.67)
 * 5) ** This is a local IP address, so you don't need to censor it if you need assistance
 * 6) * Port number: usually 21
 * 7) ** If you don't see this option, instead type  into the host name/IP address box, e.g.
 * 8) * Username/password: If you see a checkbox for "Anonymous login", then enable it; otherwise, just leave it blank
 * 9) Click "Login" or "Connect"
 * 10) * If prompted to enter a username or password, press ENTER to leave it blank

Your computer is now connected to your Wii U via FTP!