Serv-U Getting Started Guide
Serv-U MFT and Serv-U FTP Server provide secure file transfer and file sharing capabilities for organizations that need to exchange files with employees, customers, partners, and automated systems, Serv-U supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTPS, and web-based file transfer while helping administrators centralize user management, enforce security policies, and monitor file transfer activity.
To get started with Serv-U, complete the following tasks.
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Determine where to start. Have you already installed and configured Serv-U?
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Navigate the the Management Console. The Serv-U Management Console is the primary interface for administering your environment. To learn about the available mavigation options and administrative areas, see Management Console navigation. |
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Create a Serv-U domain. Domains provide the organizational structure for Serv-U deployment. To being configuring file transfer services and managing users, see Create a Serv-U domain. |
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Create user accounts. After creating a domain, add the users who will access your file transfer services. To learn how to create accounts and configure permissions and home directories, see Add a Serv-U user. |
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Configure secure file transfer services. Enable and configure protocols such as FTPS, SFTP, and HTTPS to protect data in transit and meet your organization's security requirements. For information about configuring protocol settings and transfer security options, see Serv-U settings. |
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Validate connectivity and file transfers. Test user access and file transfer operations to verify that authentication, permissions, and connectivity settings are working as expected. To learn how users connect to Serv-U and transfer files, see The Serv-U Client. |
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Take advantage of additional resources.
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