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

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

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.

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** 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 Wii U''':~~

==Installation==

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

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

~~== Instructions =~~=

|-|Tiramisu=

~~=== Installation ===~~

<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~~

|-|Aroma=

~~# 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 ===~~

<span>

#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.

#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.

# If you haven't already, install the FTP client for your operating system

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

# Open the FTP client and fill in the information as follows:

</span>

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

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

</tabber>

===How to Use===

#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 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>

[[Category:Wii U guides]]

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-'''FTP''' (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a network.
+'''FTPiiU''' (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a network.
 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.
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 ** 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 Wii U''':
+==Installation==
-* The latest release of {{GitHub|dimok789/ftpiiu/releases|ftpiiu}} (<code>FTPiiU</code>)
-** Download the <code>ftpiiu.zip</code> file, extract it and place the <code>wiiu</code> folder in the root of the SD card
-== Instructions ==
+<tabber>
+|-|Tiramisu=
-=== Installation ===
+<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
+|-|Aroma=
-# 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 ===
+<span>
+#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.
+#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.
-# If you haven't already, install the FTP client for your operating system
+{{info|text=FTPiiU doesn't need to be launched on Aroma. It is a plugin, so it works automatically anywhere on the console.}}
-# Open the FTP client and fill in the information as follows:
+</span>
-#* File protocol: FTP (''not'' SFTP)
-#* Host name/IP address: The IP address displayed on the GamePad or TV (e.g. 192.168.0.67)
+</tabber>
+===How to Use===
+#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 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>
 [[Category:Wii U guides]]