Golden FTP server

Setting up a FTP server isn’t quite the kind of job addressed to beginners, but with Golden FTP Server anyone could do it, regardless of their computer knowledge.

The ace up its sleeve is the reduced number of configuration options because Golden FTP Server is not at all the kind of program full of settings, but more like one offering on-the-go file sharing.

Once you launch the application you shall notice a very simple interface, with a clean layout that allows you to browse its menus with just a click.

The server is automatically started from the moment you launch the program and sharing new files is a breeze. Just hit the “Add” button in the “Open Shares” screen, input the path, write down a name and that’s all. While there are no special privileges to be assigned to connected clients, you can still provide full control or just read and download access.

You cannot set up user accounts, but instead Golden FTP Server shows the connected IPs, along with the currently accessed path and count. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to kick, ban or disconnect a connected user, but you can always stop sharing a certain file without the need for a server restart.

As you can see, Golden FTP Server boasts just a few options, so the lack of a help manual shouldn’t bother you too much. Still, the program supports multi-threaded downloads and download resuming.

Golden FTP Server runs on low resources and doesn’t seem to slow down the system at all, not even when users are downloading files at high speeds. Which leads us to a very simple conclusion: this is the tool you want if you don’t plan to spend too much time setting up a more complex FTP server. It’s a very straightforward app that helps you share files on the go.