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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** Additionally, SMBv1 is heavily outdated, [https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/storage-at-microsoft/stop-using-smb1/ba-p/425858 now a major security risk], and disabled by default on modern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 ==

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<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** Additionally, SMBv1 is heavily outdated, [https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/storage-at-microsoft/stop-using-smb1/ba-p/425858 now a major security risk], and disabled by default on modern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.

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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-** Additionally, SMBv1 is heavily outdated, [https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/storage-at-microsoft/stop-using-smb1/ba-p/425858 now a major security risk], and disabled by default on modern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 ==
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 <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.