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ProVide has replaced zFTPServer, and it’s not possible to upgrade directly through the administration tool or Web GUI. Follow these steps to upgrade to ProVide:
Prerequisites: #
- Ensure you have an active ProVide license.
Upgrade Steps: #
- Backup Existing zFTPServer:
- Make a copy of your existing zFTPServer folder to ensure you have a backup.
- Download ProVide:
- Go to provideserver.com and download the ProVide setup file.
- Run ProVide Setup:
- Launch the ProVide setup file.
- During the setup process, confirm that you want to upgrade from zFTPServer by clicking “Yes”.
- Admin Account and Certificate Configuration:
- If you do not create a new admin account during the setup, ProVide will use the admin account from zFTPServer.
- If you do not change the certificate during setup, ProVide will use the certificate from zFTPServer.
- Uninstall zFTPServer:
- After completing the ProVide setup, uninstall zFTPServer from your system.
- Continue Using ProVide:
- You can now continue to use ProVide with the Web GUI, similar to how you used zFTPServer.
By following these steps, you will successfully upgrade from zFTPServer to ProVide and continue managing your server with the new software.
