Troubleshooting FTP Connections

pfSense® software does not have a built-in FTP proxy, but one is available as an add-on package.

See also

• Using NAT and FTP without a Proxy

Rules to allow FTP

If problems are encountered with FTP, check the rules to/from FTP devices, ensure that both the control port and PASV range are allowed.

Troubleshooting/Alternatives

• Disable the FTP Proxy and attempt the connection again

• Use SCP/SFTP which only needs one port to traverse the firewall since it is wrapped in SSH (a safe AND simple way of traversing a firewall!)

• Don’t use FTP (highly recommended option)