Creating a Secure FTP 8 Site Using SSL

With IIS 8, it is not only possible to create a new FTP site or add FTP publishing to an existing website, but it is also possible to have both FTP and HTTP coexist. To create a new FTP site, in addition to the Default Web Site, follow these steps:

1. Start Server Manager using the taskbar icon.

2. From the Tools menu, select Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.

3. In the Connections pane, expand the IIS server, and then expand the Sites node within the tree.

4. Right-click Sites and select Add FTP Site.

5. Enter the FTP site name and specify the physical path for the FTP site you will use. Click Next.

6. In the Binding section of the Binding and SSL Settings page, enter the IP address and port of ...

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