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'''FTP''' (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a local network.
'''FTP''' (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a local network. While New 3DS models can do a similar method through microSD Management, said method has a number of downsides:
* microSD Management does not exist on Old 3DS models.
* microSD Management uses a protocol (SMBv1) that is only supported by Windows.
** Additionally, SMBv1 is heavily outdated, [https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/storage-at-microsoft/stop-using-smb1/ba-p/425858 now a major security risk], and disabled by default on modern installations of Windows.
* microSD Management can cause random file corruption in use.
 
Luckily, with custom firmware, we can instead use FTP to transfer files wirelessly on both New 3DS ''and'' Old 3DS.


== What You Need ==
== What You Need ==
'''On your computer''':
'''On your computer''':
<ul>
* A working FTP client
<li>A working FTP client
** Windows: Use [https://winscp.net/eng/download.php WinSCP]
{{FTP clients}}</li>
** macOS: Use [https://cyberduck.io/download/ Cyberduck]
</ul>
** Linux: Nautilus or Dolphin, the file explorers for GNOME and KDE respectively - if not usable, use [https://github.com/masneyb/gftp/releases/latest gFTP] instead


'''On your 3DS''':
'''On your 3DS''':
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** The normal (unlabelled) version has a GUI while the <code>classic</code> version is entirely text-based
** The normal (unlabelled) version has a GUI while the <code>classic</code> version is entirely text-based


== Installation ==
== Instructions ==
If your 3DS can use the internet, choose the Universal-Updater method.
<tabber>
|-|FTPD cia=
 
=== Section I - Prep Work ===
# Turn the 3DS off
# Insert your SD card into your computer
# Copy <code>ftpd.cia</code> to the <code>cias</code> folder on your SD card
#* Create the folder if it does not exist, as it is useful for organization purposes
# Insert your SD card into your 3DS
# Turn the 3DS on
# Open FBI
# Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>cias</code>
# Press (A) while <code>ftpd.cia</code> is selected, then select <code>Install and delete CIA(s)</code>
# Allow FBI to install the CIA
# Exit FBI
# Ensure your 3DS is connected to the same Internet connection as your computer
# Open ftpd
 
=== Section II - FTP Client ===
# If you haven't already, install the FTP client for your operating system
# Open the FTP client and fill in the information as follows:
#* File protocol: FTP (''not'' SFTP)
#* Host name/IP address: The IP address displayed on the top screen of the 3DS (e.g. 192.168.0.67)
#** This is a local IP address, so you don't need to censor it if you need assistance
#* Port number: The number after the colon in the IP address displayed on the top screen of the 3DS (usually 5000)
#** If you don't see this option, instead type <code>(ip):(port)</code> into the host name/IP address box, e.g. <code>192.168.0.67:5000</code>
#* Username/password: If you see a checkbox for "Anonymous login", then enable it; otherwise, just leave it blank
# Click "Login" or "Connect"
#* If prompted to enter a username or password, press ENTER to leave it blank
 
{{success|Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!}}


{{info|FTPD is installed as part of [[3dsguide:finalizing-setup|Finalizing Setup]] on 3DS Hacks Guide.}}
|-|FTPD classic cia=


<tabber>
|-|Universal-Updater=
=== Section I - Prep Work ===
=== Section I - Prep Work ===
# Open Universal-Updater
# Turn the 3DS off
# Tap the magnifying glass icon on the bottom screen, and search for '''ftpd'''
# Insert your SD card into your computer
# Press A on the '''ftpd''' entry, and choose one of the four ftpd/ftpd-classic files
# Copy <code>ftpd-classic.cia</code> to the <code>cias</code> folder on your SD card
# Once it finishes downloading, exit Universal-Updater
#* Create the folder if it does not exist, as it is useful for organization purposes
# Insert your SD card into your 3DS
# Turn the 3DS on
# Open FBI
# Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>cias</code>
# Press (A) while <code>ftpd.cia</code> is selected, then select <code>Install and delete CIA(s)</code>
# Allow FBI to install the CIA
# Exit FBI
# Ensure your 3DS is connected to the same Internet connection as your computer
# Open ftpd
 
=== Section II - FTP Client ===
# If you haven't already, install the FTP client for your operating system
# Open the FTP client and fill in the information as follows:
#* File protocol: FTP (''not'' SFTP)
#* Host name/IP address: The IP address displayed on the top screen of the 3DS (e.g. 192.168.0.67)
#** This is a local IP address, so you don't need to censor it if you need assistance
#* Port number: The number after the colon in the IP address displayed on the top screen of the 3DS (usually 5000)
#** If you don't see this option, instead type <code>(ip):(port)</code> into the host name/IP address box, e.g. <code>192.168.0.67:5000</code>
#* Username/password: If you see a checkbox for "Anonymous login", then enable it; otherwise, just leave it blank
# Click "Login" or "Connect"
#* If prompted to enter a username or password, press ENTER to leave it blank


Did you choose a <code>.cia</code> or a <code>.3dsx</code> version of ftpd?
{{success|Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!}}
{{#tag:tabber|
.cia=
<ol start="5">
<li>Open ftpd</li>
</ol>
{{!}}-{{!}}
.3dsx=
<ol start="5">
<li>Open the Homebrew Launcher</li>
<li>Open ftpd</li>
</ol>
}}


|-|Manual=
|-|FTPD 3dsx=


=== Section I - Prep Work ===
=== Section I - Prep Work ===
# Turn the 3DS off
# Turn the 3DS off
# Insert your SD card into your computer
# Insert your SD card into your computer
# Download one of the four ftpd/ftpd-classic files and move it into the correct place on your SD card
# Copy <code>ftpd.3dsx</code> to the <code>3ds</code> folder on your SD card
#* If you chose one of the <code>.cia</code> files, its correct place is the <code>cias</code> folder - create this folder if it does not exist
#* Create the folder if it does not already exist
#* If you chose one of the <code>.3dsx</code> files, its correct place is the <code>3ds</code> folder - create this folder if it does not exist
# Insert your SD card into your 3DS
# Insert your SD card into your 3DS
# Turn the 3DS on
# Turn the 3DS on
Did you choose a <code>.cia</code> or a <code>.3dsx</code> version of ftpd?
# Launch the Homebrew Launcher with any method
{{#tag:tabber|
# Launch ftpd from the list of homebrew
.cia=
 
<ol start="6">
<li>Open FBI and navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>cias</code></li>
<li>Press {{B|A}} while <code>ftpd.cia</code> or <code>ftpd-classic.cia</code> is selected, then select <code>Install and delete CIA(s)</code></li>
<li>Allow FBI to install the CIA</li>
<li>Exit FBI, then exit the Homebrew Launcher</li>
<li>Ensure your 3DS is connected to the same Internet connection as your computer</li>
<li>Open ftpd</li>
</ol>
{{!}}-{{!}}
.3dsx=
<ol start="6">
<li>Open the Homebrew Launcher</li>
<li>Open ftpd</li>
</ol>
}}
</tabber>


== Usage ==
=== Section II - FTP Client ===
# If you haven't already, install the FTP client for your operating system
# If you haven't already, install the FTP client for your operating system
# Open the FTP client and fill in the information as follows:
# Open the FTP client and fill in the information as follows:
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#* If prompted to enter a username or password, press ENTER to leave it blank
#* If prompted to enter a username or password, press ENTER to leave it blank


<big>{{success|Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!}}</big>
{{success|Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!}}
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]
 
|-|FTPD classic 3dsx=
 
=== Section I - Prep Work ===
# Turn the 3DS off
# Insert your SD card into your computer
# Copy <code>ftpd-classic.3dsx</code> to the <code>3ds</code> folder on your SD card
#* Create the folder if it does not already exist
# Insert your SD card into your 3DS
# Turn the 3DS on
# Launch the Homebrew Launcher with any method
# Launch ftpd-classic from the list of homebrew
 
 
=== Section II - FTP Client ===
# If you haven't already, install the FTP client for your operating system
# Open the FTP client and fill in the information as follows:
#* File protocol: FTP (''not'' SFTP)
#* Host name/IP address: The IP address displayed on the top screen of the 3DS (e.g. 192.168.0.67)
#** This is a local IP address, so you don't need to censor it if you need assistance
#* Port number: The number after the colon in the IP address displayed on the top screen of the 3DS (usually 5000)
#** If you don't see this option, instead type <code>(ip):(port)</code> into the host name/IP address box, e.g. <code>192.168.0.67:5000</code>
#* Username/password: If you see a checkbox for "Anonymous login", then enable it; otherwise, just leave it blank
# Click "Login" or "Connect"
#* If prompted to enter a username or password, press ENTER to leave it blank


== FAQ ==
{{success|Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!}}


=== Why not microSD Management? ===
</tabber>


While New 3DS models can do a similar method through microSD Management, said method has a number of downsides:
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]
* microSD Management does not exist on Old 3DS models.
* microSD Management uses a protocol (SMBv1) that is only supported by Windows.
** Additionally, SMBv1 is heavily outdated, [https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/storage-at-microsoft/stop-using-smb1/ba-p/425858 now a major security risk], and disabled by default on modern installations of Windows.
* microSD Management can cause random file corruption in use.

Revision as of 22:04, 11 November 2022

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a local network. While New 3DS models can do a similar method through microSD Management, said method has a number of downsides:

  • microSD Management does not exist on Old 3DS models.
  • microSD Management uses a protocol (SMBv1) that is only supported by Windows.
    • Additionally, SMBv1 is heavily outdated, now a major security risk, and disabled by default on modern installations of Windows.
  • microSD Management can cause random file corruption in use.

Luckily, with custom firmware, we can instead use FTP to transfer files wirelessly on both New 3DS and Old 3DS.

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 3DS:

  • The latest release of ftpd (any .3dsx or .cia)
    • The normal (unlabelled) version has a GUI while the classic version is entirely text-based

Instructions

Section I - Prep Work

  1. Turn the 3DS off
  2. Insert your SD card into your computer
  3. Copy ftpd.cia to the cias folder on your SD card
    • Create the folder if it does not exist, as it is useful for organization purposes
  4. Insert your SD card into your 3DS
  5. Turn the 3DS on
  6. Open FBI
  7. Navigate to SD -> cias
  8. Press (A) while ftpd.cia is selected, then select Install and delete CIA(s)
  9. Allow FBI to install the CIA
  10. Exit FBI
  11. Ensure your 3DS is connected to the same Internet connection as your computer
  12. Open ftpd

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:
    • File protocol: FTP (not SFTP)
    • Host name/IP address: The IP address displayed on the top screen of the 3DS (e.g. 192.168.0.67)
      • This is a local IP address, so you don't need to censor it if you need assistance
    • Port number: The number after the colon in the IP address displayed on the top screen of the 3DS (usually 5000)
      • If you don't see this option, instead type (ip):(port) into the host name/IP address box, e.g. 192.168.0.67:5000
    • Username/password: If you see a checkbox for "Anonymous login", then enable it; otherwise, just leave it blank
  3. Click "Login" or "Connect"
    • If prompted to enter a username or password, press ENTER to leave it blank
Success icon Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!

Section I - Prep Work

  1. Turn the 3DS off
  2. Insert your SD card into your computer
  3. Copy ftpd-classic.cia to the cias folder on your SD card
    • Create the folder if it does not exist, as it is useful for organization purposes
  4. Insert your SD card into your 3DS
  5. Turn the 3DS on
  6. Open FBI
  7. Navigate to SD -> cias
  8. Press (A) while ftpd.cia is selected, then select Install and delete CIA(s)
  9. Allow FBI to install the CIA
  10. Exit FBI
  11. Ensure your 3DS is connected to the same Internet connection as your computer
  12. Open ftpd

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:
    • File protocol: FTP (not SFTP)
    • Host name/IP address: The IP address displayed on the top screen of the 3DS (e.g. 192.168.0.67)
      • This is a local IP address, so you don't need to censor it if you need assistance
    • Port number: The number after the colon in the IP address displayed on the top screen of the 3DS (usually 5000)
      • If you don't see this option, instead type (ip):(port) into the host name/IP address box, e.g. 192.168.0.67:5000
    • Username/password: If you see a checkbox for "Anonymous login", then enable it; otherwise, just leave it blank
  3. Click "Login" or "Connect"
    • If prompted to enter a username or password, press ENTER to leave it blank
Success icon Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!

Section I - Prep Work

  1. Turn the 3DS off
  2. Insert your SD card into your computer
  3. Copy ftpd.3dsx to the 3ds folder on your SD card
    • Create the folder if it does not already exist
  4. Insert your SD card into your 3DS
  5. Turn the 3DS on
  6. Launch the Homebrew Launcher with any method
  7. Launch ftpd from the list of homebrew


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:
    • File protocol: FTP (not SFTP)
    • Host name/IP address: The IP address displayed on the top screen of the 3DS (e.g. 192.168.0.67)
      • This is a local IP address, so you don't need to censor it if you need assistance
    • Port number: The number after the colon in the IP address displayed on the top screen of the 3DS (usually 5000)
      • If you don't see this option, instead type (ip):(port) into the host name/IP address box, e.g. 192.168.0.67:5000
    • Username/password: If you see a checkbox for "Anonymous login", then enable it; otherwise, just leave it blank
  3. Click "Login" or "Connect"
    • If prompted to enter a username or password, press ENTER to leave it blank
Success icon Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!

Section I - Prep Work

  1. Turn the 3DS off
  2. Insert your SD card into your computer
  3. Copy ftpd-classic.3dsx to the 3ds folder on your SD card
    • Create the folder if it does not already exist
  4. Insert your SD card into your 3DS
  5. Turn the 3DS on
  6. Launch the Homebrew Launcher with any method
  7. Launch ftpd-classic from the list of homebrew


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:
    • File protocol: FTP (not SFTP)
    • Host name/IP address: The IP address displayed on the top screen of the 3DS (e.g. 192.168.0.67)
      • This is a local IP address, so you don't need to censor it if you need assistance
    • Port number: The number after the colon in the IP address displayed on the top screen of the 3DS (usually 5000)
      • If you don't see this option, instead type (ip):(port) into the host name/IP address box, e.g. 192.168.0.67:5000
    • Username/password: If you see a checkbox for "Anonymous login", then enable it; otherwise, just leave it blank
  3. Click "Login" or "Connect"
    • If prompted to enter a username or password, press ENTER to leave it blank
Success icon Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!

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