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ProVide keeps all transfer services disabled by default, so you turn on only the ones you need. You enable and configure each service in its own section of the ProVide administration interface. This secure-by-default approach means nothing is exposed until you deliberately switch it on.
ProVide supports a range of services, each suited to different situations:
- SFTP for encrypted file transfer over SSH, the recommended default for most setups.
- FTP and FTPS for standard and TLS-encrypted FTP, useful for compatibility with existing clients.
- HTTPS for the built-in web client, so users can transfer files from a browser with no separate software.
- WebDAV for mounting the server as a network drive.
- TFTP for lightweight transfers on trusted local networks.
How to enable a service #
- Open the ProVide administration interface.
- Go to the section for the service you want to use, such as SFTP or HTTPS.
- Choose your settings for that service, including the listening port and any encryption options.
- Activate the service to start accepting connections.
Repeat for each service you want to offer. Because services are independent, you can run SFTP for staff and HTTPS for external partners on the same server, each with its own configuration.
Once your services are running, the next step is to create an account so people can log in. See Setting up your first account.
