# Copy <code>ftpd.cia</code> to the <code>cias</code> folder on your SD card
# Copy <code>ftpd.cia</code> to the <code>cias</code> folder on your SD card
#* Create the folder if it does not exist, as it is useful for organization purposes
#* Create the folder if it does not exist, as it is useful for organization purposes
# Insert your SD card into your 3DS
# Insert your SD card into your 3DS
# Turn the 3DS on
# Open FBI
# Open FBI
# Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>cias</code>
# Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>cias</code>
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{{success|Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!}}
{{success|Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!}}
|-|FTPD classic cia=
=== Section I - Prep Work ===
# Turn the 3DS off
# Insert your SD card into your computer
# Copy <code>ftpd-classic.cia</code> to the <code>cias</code> folder on your SD card
#* Create the folder if it does not exist, as it is useful for organization purposes
# Insert your SD card into your 3DS
# Turn the 3DS on
# Open FBI
# Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>cias</code>
# Press (A) while <code>ftpd.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
=== Section II - FTP Client ===
# 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
{{success|Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!}}
|-|FTPD 3dsx=
=== Section I - Prep Work ===
# Turn the 3DS off
# Insert your SD card into your computer
# Copy <code>ftpd.3dsx</code> to the <code>3ds</code> folder on your SD card
#* Create the folder if it does not already exist
# Insert your SD card into your 3DS
# Turn the 3DS on
# Launch the Homebrew Launcher with any method
# Launch ftpd from the list of homebrew
=== Section II - FTP Client ===
# 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
{{success|Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!}}
|-|FTPD classic 3dsx=
=== Section I - Prep Work ===
# Turn the 3DS off
# Insert your SD card into your computer
# Copy <code>ftpd-classic.3dsx</code> to the <code>3ds</code> folder on your SD card
#* Create the folder if it does not already exist
# Insert your SD card into your 3DS
# Turn the 3DS on
# Launch the Homebrew Launcher with any method
# Launch ftpd-classic from the list of homebrew
=== Section II - FTP Client ===
# 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
{{success|Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!}}
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[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]
Revision as of 22:00, 11 November 2022
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:
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.
Luckily, with custom firmware, we can instead use FTP to transfer files wirelessly on both New 3DS and Old 3DS.
