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Getting Started with the HTTPS Add-on for Secure FTP Server

System Requirements
Server computer running GlobalSCAPE Secure FTP Server version 3.1+. You must have a working Internet connection during the trial of the product, as well as to perform the product activation. Once activated, an Internet connection is not required to run the software.

Installation and Activation Instructions

If you have not already done so, register and activate Secure FTP Server. See Getting Started With Secure FTP Server.
Start Secure FTP Server Administrator on the server computer and then select a server from the tree on the left side.
On the Help menu, click Enter HTTP Module Serial Number and follow the onscreen instructions. To activate the software, you must be connected to the Internet and have administrator privileges on the server computer. Click here for activation troubleshooting steps.
Press F5 to refresh.

Basic Setup Instructions

Start Secure FTP Server Administrator and then select the relevant site from the tree on the left side.
Click the Connection Options tab and select Allow HTTPS transfers on port. The port for HTTPS transfers is set to port 443 by default.
To use HTTPS, an SSL certificate is required. You can create your own self-signed certificate or for added confidence you can use a certificate signed by a trusted third party.
- To create your own self-signed SSL certificate, click Create Certificate and follow the onscreen instructions.
- To use an existing SSL certificate, type the full path path to your certificate file and your private key file and then type your private key passphrase.
Click Apply.
By default all users with an account on the site will be able to establish an HTTPS connection. You can restrict HTTPS access at either the Setting Level or the User Level. To restrict HTTPS connections:

Select either the Setting Level or the User and then click the Security tab.
Under Protocol Permissions, click to clear the Allow access using SSL over FTP/HTTP protocols check box and then click Apply.

Authorized users should be instructed to connect to the site with their Web browser at https://Your.Site.Address
For additional help, please see the product Help file or visit the Secure FTP Server Support Center.