Xlight FTP Server Pro is a lightweight, high-performance server solution for securely transferring files via FTP and SFTP on Windows. It's designed to minimize the use of system resources while managing multiple connections efficiently. With a focus on security and ease of integration, it seamlessly connects to enterprise environments like Active Directory and LDAP, making it suitable for personal and professional use. The server is also highly flexible, offering compatibility across various Windows versions.
One of the standout features of is its strong security measures, including SSL encryption for protecting data during transfers and SSH key authentication for secure, password-free SFTP access. It also supports customizing email notifications for user activities like file uploads or logins. Administrators can effortlessly monitor and log server activities, with options to store logs in databases, send them to Syslog servers, or use the popular UNIX xferlog format for further processing.
The server offers user-friendly management tools, like running as a Windows system service and providing a remote administration interface that's easy to configure even behind firewalls. Users are fully isolated, ensuring their directories remain private and separate from others. Xlight FTP Server Pro simplifies permission management with features like hierarchical virtual paths, granting access to public or group-specific directories. This makes administration efficient and scalable, even for complex setups.