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

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| image = FTPiiU-hbl-icon.png

| version = 0.4.3

| releasedate = 2024-07-15

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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.

'''FTP''' is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a network to and from the Wii .

Luckily, with '''FTPiiU''', 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

<ul>

** Windows: Use [https://~~winscp.net/eng/download.php WinSCP]~~

<li>A working FTP client

** macOS: Use [https://cyberduck.io/download/ Cyberduck]

{{FTP clients}}</li>

** 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~~

</ul>

==Installation==

|-|Aroma=

~~'''On your Wii U''':~~

<span>

* The latest release of {{GitHub|~~dimok789~~/~~ftpiiu~~/releases|~~ftpiiu~~}} ~~(<code>FTPiiU</code>)~~

{{info|text=The FTPiiU plugin can be downloaded via the Aroma Updater. The instructions below are if you want to manually install it.}}

** Download the <code>~~ftpiiu~~.zip</code> ~~file, extract it and place the~~ <code>wiiu</code> ~~folder~~ in the ~~root of the SD card~~

#Download the latest release of {{GitHub|wiiu-env/ftpiiu_plugin/releases/tag/v0.3.1|FTPiiU}}.

#Extract the contents of <code>ftpiiu_v0_3_1.zip</code> to <code>wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins</code>.

#Insert your SD card back into your Wii U.

#* If the console wasn't already off, Reboot the console after doing so.

#To see your Wii U's IP, Open the plugins menu by pressing '''L + DPAD DOWN + Select''', and you'll see it in the FTPiiU tab.

=~~= Instructions ==~~

{{info|text=FTPiiU doesn't need to be launched on Aroma. It is a plugin, so it works automatically anywhere on the console.}}

</span>

=~~== Installation ===~~

|-|Tiramisu=

<span>

#Download the latest release of {{GitHub|dimok789/ftpiiu/releases|FTPiiU}}.

#Extract the contents of <code>ftpiiu.zip</code> to the root of your SD card.

#Insert your SD card into your Wii U.

#Open the Homebrew Launcher (Mii Maker for Tiramisu).

#Navigate to FTPiiU.

#Launch FTPiiU.

#Your IP will be visible at the bottom.

</span>

~~# Insert your SD card into your computer~~

</tabber>

~~# Extract the contents of <code>ftpiiu.zip</code> and copy the <code>wiiu</code> folder to the root of your SD card. Merge if asked.~~

~~# Insert your SD card into your Wii U~~

~~# Ensure your Wii U is connected to the same Internet connection as your computer~~

~~# Open the Homebrew Launcher (Mii Maker for Tiramisu)~~

~~# Navigate to <code>FTPiiU</code>~~

~~# Touch it and press <code>Load~~</~~code~~>

=== How to Use ===

===How to Use===

# 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:

#* File protocol: FTP (''not'' SFTP)

#*File protocol: FTP (''not'' SFTP)

#* Host name/IP address: The IP address displayed on the GamePad or TV (e.g. 192.168.0.67)

#*Host name/IP address: The IP address displayed on the GamePad or TV (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: Usually 21 by default, so leave it blank

#** If you don't see this option, instead type <code>(ip):(port)</code> into the host name/IP address box, e.g. <code>192.168.0.67:21</code>

#**If you don't see this option, instead type <code>(ip):(port)</code> into the host name/IP address box, e.g. <code>192.168.0.67:21</code>

#* Username/password: If you see a checkbox for "Anonymous login", then enable it; otherwise, just leave it blank

#*Username/password: If you see a checkbox for "Anonymous login", then enable it; otherwise, just leave it blank

# Click "Login" or "Connect"

#Click "Login" or "Connect"

#* 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 Wii U via FTP!}}</big>

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