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'''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:
'''FTP''' (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a local network.
* 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** Additionally, SMBv1 is heavily outdated, [https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/storage-at-microsoft/stop-using-smb1/ba-p/425858 now a major security risk], and disabled by default on modern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''':
* 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>


'''On your 3DS''':
'''On your 3DS''':
* The latest release of {{GitHub|mtheall/ftpd/releases|ftpd}} (any <code>.3dsx</code> or <code>.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
**The normal (unlabelled) version has a GUI while the <code>classic</code> version is entirely text-based
 
==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.}}


== Instructions ==
<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|CIA format=
|-|Universal-Updater=
 
=== Section I - Prep Work ===
=== Section I - Prep Work ===
# Turn the 3DS off
# Open Universal-Updater
# Insert your SD card into your computer
# Tap the magnifying glass icon on the bottom screen, and search for '''ftpd'''
# Copy <code>ftpd.cia</code> or <code>ftpd-classic.cia</code> to the <code>cias</code> folder on your SD card
# Press A on the '''ftpd''' entry, and choose one of the four ftpd/ftpd-classic files
#* Create the folder if it does not exist, as it is useful for organization purposes
# Once it finishes downloading, exit Universal-Updater
# Insert your SD card into your 3DS
# If using the 3DSX, open the Homebrew Launcher
# Turn the 3DS on
# Open FBI
# Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>cias</code>
# Press (A) while <code>ftpd.cia</code> or <code>ftpd-classic.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
# Open ftpd


|-|3DSX format=
|-|Manual=


=== 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
# Copy <code>ftpd.3dsx</code> or <code>ftpd-classic.3dsx</code> to the <code>3ds</code> folder on your SD card
# Download one of the four ftpd/ftpd-classic files and move it into the correct place on your SD card
#* Create the folder if it does not already exist
#* 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
# Insert your SD card into your 3DS
# Turn the 3DS on
# Turn the 3DS on
# Launch the Homebrew Launcher with any method
Did you choose a <code>.cia</code> or a <code>.3dsx</code> version of ftpd?
# Launch ftpd from the list of homebrew
{{#tag:tabber|
 
.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>
</tabber>


=== Section II - FTP Client ===
==Usage==
# 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 top screen of the 3DS (e.g. 192.168.0.67)
#*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
#**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)
#*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>
#**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
#*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 3DS via FTP!}}</big>
<big>{{success|Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!}}</big>
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]
[[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.
*microSD Management sometimes doesn't allow you to create or paste in folders on modern setups.

Latest revision as of 08:09, 5 March 2026

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

What You Need

On your computer:

  • A working FTP client
    • Windows: Use WinSCP
      • Using FTP through File Explorer is not recommended. It is very unreliable.
    • macOS: Use Cyberduck
    • Linux: Nautilus or Dolphin, the file explorers for GNOME and KDE respectively - if not usable, use gFTP instead
    • Android 5.0 and above: Use ftpclient
    • iPhone: Use FTPManager
      • To add files to "My Files" in the app, use the default files app to move desired files to On My iPhone/FTPManager

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

Installation

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

Info icon FTPD is installed as part of Finalizing Setup on 3DS Hacks Guide.

Section I - Prep Work

  1. Open Universal-Updater
  2. Tap the magnifying glass icon on the bottom screen, and search for ftpd
  3. Press A on the ftpd entry, and choose one of the four ftpd/ftpd-classic files
  4. Once it finishes downloading, exit Universal-Updater
  5. If using the 3DSX, open the Homebrew Launcher
  6. Open ftpd

Section I - Prep Work

  1. Turn the 3DS off
  2. Insert your SD card into your computer
  3. 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 .cia files, its correct place is the cias folder - create this folder if it does not exist
    • If you chose one of the .3dsx files, its correct place is the 3ds folder - create this folder if it does not exist
  4. Insert your SD card into your 3DS
  5. Turn the 3DS on

Did you choose a .cia or a .3dsx version of ftpd?

  1. Open FBI and navigate to SD -> cias
  2. Press A while ftpd.cia or ftpd-classic.cia is selected, then select Install and delete CIA(s)
  3. Allow FBI to install the CIA
  4. Exit FBI, then exit the Homebrew Launcher
  5. Ensure your 3DS is connected to the same Internet connection as your computer
  6. Open ftpd
  1. Open the Homebrew Launcher
  2. Open ftpd

Usage

  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!

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, now a major security risk, and disabled by default on modern installations of Windows.
  • microSD Management can cause random file corruption in use.
  • microSD Management sometimes doesn't allow you to create or paste in folders on modern setups.
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