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Reactive events
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SSL/TLS and ProVide
MAC Algorithms
Key Exchange Algorithms
Migrate ProVide between servers or from legacy zFTPserver
Virtual Users
Manage uploads with perl
HTTP to HTTPS Redirect
Achieving high security
ZFTPServer Administration for multiple users
Migration from 32-bit to 64-bit
Protect my system against a FREAK attack
HTTPS Resource Definition
Customization
HELP/FEAT
HTTP-POST integration
Email Example
CMD Examples
Custom Headers
WebDav
Unicode and UTF8 Custom Setup
Scripting
Custom paths for ProVide resources
How to create custom templates

Basic instructions

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Enhanced or classic workflow?
Authentication Integration for Windows
Virtual Filesystem Instructions
Multi-Homed Setup
IP/Domain Access Rules
Import a certificate
Anti-Hammering instructions
Share
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Favorites
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Seamless editing of ANY file
Customer file portal
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Upload/Download
Manage GDPR
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Transitioning Licenses to Fastspring

FAQ's

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How do i update ProVide to the latest version?
Cloud Hosting on AWS and Microsoft Azure
How Can I Easily Test ProVide Online and Explore Different Protocols?
How Do I Start Using ProVide?
How do i Install ProVide on a system without Internet access?
How do i Use the Freeware version of ProVide?
Is anonymous access possible in ProVide?
What are Administrator accounts in ProVide, and what privileges do they have?
I cannot add any network paths as resources, what should I do?
How many ProVide licenses do I need?
Which operating systems does ProVide support?
There is a big variety of (F|TF|HT|SF)TP(S) servers on the market, why use ProVide?
Can I get a discount?
What is a server?
“New Folder” and “Add Resource”, what’s the difference?
How do I construct the home directory for users?
How do I specify the root directory?
Are there any file size, file formats, file type, and number of files constraints in ProVide?
How do i handle bad character listings on directories and files?
Why Are My File Modification Times Incorrect?
The certificate has expired and I can´t reach the administration page what do I do?
What are the Best Practices for Configuring Firewall Rules for ProVide?
Icons are not shown in the admin interface, what do i do?
How do i upgrade zFTPServer to ProVide
Can I use scp to transfer files?
Third party clients
How do I customize ProVide?
How do I achieve high security?
Alright, I’m convinced, where can I get it?
I am a “large enterprise administrator” in need of advanced features and easy administration, is this something for me?
I am a “regular” user, is this something for me?
Is it possible to contribute or to affect development priorities?
Is ProVide affected by the old libssh bug discovered in 2018?
Has it been thoroughly tested?
Is ProVide really that secure?
Will it run on my hardware/software?
How can I reset settings to default?
How can I get help with software configuration and firewall settings?
Debug logging
Can I get in touch with the developers in case of a problem or if I have a suggestion?
Is ProVide available in my own language?
I want to change my ProVide license, what do I do?
Where do I get the trial version?
What about the license/subscription?
Alright, this is too simple… I want some challenge!
Do I need to manually update the ProVide software or can it auto-update?
What is Spy User and how do I use it?
My server is behind a firewall, what should I do?
I am unable to remove some resources and folders, why?
Why should I add more than one resource to a users Folder?
Does ProVide work with imported .pfx certificate?
How do I specify what account the ProVide service should run as?
ProVide is not visible among my services. What can i do?
How do i install / use ProVideLink?

Getting Started

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Installing ProVide
Free trial
Offline and silent install
Running the administration site
Configuring services
Setting up your first account
Setting up a home directory for a user
Setting up services for a user
Connecting to your server with an FTP client
Specialist coupons

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Product overview
Product features
Tailoring ProVide
Manage GDPR
User guide
SLA

Release notes

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Details for those who are interested in WhatsNew
2025-02 : Vanadium – Usability
2024-11 : Vanadium – Performance and Stability
2024-04 : Vanadium – Enhanced Workflow
2023-11 : Titanium – Performance and previews
2023-07 : Titanium – Multiplatform, integrations and efficiency focus
2023-03 : Titanium – Security and MultiFactor Authentication upgrades
2022-12 : Titanium – The next level
2022-04 : Scandium – Index, search and preview regular Office files
2022-03 : Scandium – Performance optimizations and stability improvements
2021-05 : Calcium – Performance optimizations and stability improvements to internal routines
2020-11 : Potassium – Ridiculous security
2020-09 : Potassium – Safety precautions
2020-06 : Argon – Stability improvements to internal routines
2020-04 : Argon – Enhanced security
2019-12 : Chlorine – PDF file preview and content searching
2019-09 : Chlorine – Added support for specifying a display name for shares, receives and collaboration areas
2019-04 : Chlorine – Internal optimizations and stability improvements; faster, stable and more efficient
2019-03 : Chlorine – Added support for using form data with receive links (using %FORM% token)
2019-02 : Chlorine – Added ability to edit selected file types on local computer through the built-in HTTP(S) client
2019-01 : Chlorine – Fixed internal SFTP routines to more efficiently manage new connections
2018-12 : Chlorine – Added ability to upload files directly into selected folder when using the built-in HTTP(S) client and selecting upload
2018-10 : Chlorine – Major performance improvement for HTTPS-protocol under heavy load
2018-06 : Chlorine – Improved SSH password authentication algorithm for detecting brute force attacks better
2018-05 : Sulphur – Stability improvements to HTTP(S)
2018-02 : Sulphur – Improved SFTP and WebDAV
2018-01 : Sulphur – Improved performance and functionality
2017-12 : Sulphur – Improved performance and functionality
2017-09 : Sulphur – Added web gui for server administration (defaults to port 8443)
2017-06 : Phosphorus – Added ability to change language in the built-in HTTP(S) client
2017-05 : Phosphorus – Bug fix
2017-04 : Phosphorus – WebDAV-support on Bluebeam Revu
2016-12 : Phosphorus – Improved security towards public key authentication
2016-09 : Phosphorus – Support for encrypted WebDAV
2016-06 : Phosphorus – Bugs and issues
2016-05 : Phosphorus – Support for uploading multiple files using HTTP(S) receive link
2016-03 : Phosphorus – Mobile friendly GUI and improved security for SFTP
2016-01 : Phosphorus – Drag-n-Drop
2015-03 : Phosphorus released – Improved security and collaboration
2015-01 : Silicon released – Improved performance and functionality
2014-08 : Aluminium released – Performance improvements for AD integration
2014-03 : Magnesium released – Major update with dedicated 64-bit version
2013-06 : Sodium released – Improved HTTPS functionality
2012-09 : Neon released – Improved FTP security and AD-integration
2012-02 : Flourine released – FTP Server now supports FTP over HTTPS and IPv6

Technical details

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zFTPServer

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Legacy zFTPServer extension/renewal

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