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'''FTP''' (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a network. ~~While New3DS models are capable of performing a similar function with microSD Management, there are a number of downsides:~~

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

* microSD Management does not exist on Old3DS models.

* microSD Management is only compatible with Windows.

* microSD Management uses an outdated protocol (SMB v1.0) that constitutes a security risk. It is therefore disabled by default on modern installations on Windows.

~~Luckily, with custom firmware, we can instead use FTP to transfer files wirelessly on both New3DS ''and'' Old3DS.~~

~~== What you Need ==~~

== 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: TODO

{{FTP clients}}</li>

** Linux: TODO

</ul>

'''On your 3DS''':

* The latest release of {{GitHub|mtheall/ftpd/releases|ftpd}} (<code>~~ftpd~~.cia</code>)

* The latest release of {{GitHub|mtheall/ftpd/releases|ftpd}} (any <code>.3dsx</code> or <code>.cia</code>)

** The normal (unlabelled) version has a GUI while the <code>classic</code> version is entirely text-based

** Download the <code>.3dsx</code> file and place it in the <code>3ds</code> folder if you want to run it from Homebrew Launcher

== ~~Instructions~~ ==

== Installation ==

If your 3DS can use the internet, choose the Universal-Updater method.

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

|-|Universal-Updater=

=== Section I - Prep Work ===

# Open Universal-Updater

# Tap the magnifying glass icon on the bottom screen, and search for '''ftpd'''

# Press A on the '''ftpd''' entry, and choose one of the four ftpd/ftpd-classic files

# Once it finishes downloading, exit Universal-Updater

# If using the 3DSX, open the Homebrew Launcher

# Open ftpd

|-|Manual=

=== Section I - Prep Work ===

# Turn the 3DS off

# 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

#* 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

#* 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

# Turn the 3DS on

Did you choose a <code>.cia</code> or a <code>.3dsx</code> version of ftpd?

{{#tag:tabber|

.cia=

<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>

</ol>

{{!}}-{{!}}

.3dsx=

<li>Open the Homebrew Launcher</li>

</ol>

}}

</tabber>

== Usage ==

# 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

<big>{{success|Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!}}</big>

[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

== FAQ ==

=== Why not microSD Management? ===

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.