FtpUse

FtpUse is a command-line software application whose purpose is to help you mount a remote share (FTP server) as a local drive. It comes with straightforward parameters so you can make use of an FTP server of your choice as a local hard drive embedded in your system.

The mapped drive appears in Windows Explorer and has the drive letter that you have assigned it during the mapping process.

The program can be opened via the command-line panel. Some previous experience in working with the command-line user interface is required in order to carry out the task.

You can set the name of the device to be connected or disconnected from an FTP server, provide details about the name and IP address or IPv6 address of the FTP server that you want to connect to, as well as enter the name of the remote folder to be used as the main directory for the mapped drive.

What’s more, you are allowed to set up the password required in order to gain access to the FTP server, enter the username to be used to log to the remote system, enable the active mode for establishing a connection with the target FTP server, and activate the owner access option in order to make the mapped drive become accessible only from the application that launched the FtpUse.

Last but not least, you can set the TCP port number that is used to connect to FTP server (the TCP port 21 is used by default), enable the debug mode, and delete the established connection with the FTP server.

FtpUse offers a straightforward software solution for helping you map your FTP server folder as a drive on your PC. However, the tool is not that easy to use so it targets professional users.