Can Secure FTP Server or EFT Server authenticate users local to my computer, if my computer isn’t connected to the domain controller?


THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO:

  • Secure FTP Server (All Versions)
  • EFT Server (All Versions)

QUESTION

Can Secure FTP Server or EFT Server authenticate users local to my computer, if my computer isn’t connected to the domain controller?

ANSWER

Yes; however, you must use NTLM, not AD authentication, otherwise the server will attempt, but fail, to connect to the AD controller.