# WiFi File Transfer: FTP Server > Turn your phone into a WiFi file server — share files via FTP or any browser Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hivecrawlstudio.wififtpserver](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hivecrawlstudio.wififtpserver) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.hivecrawlstudio.wififtpserver` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** HiveCrawl Studio - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 2,258 - **Version:** 1.0.13 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-14 - **First published:** 2026-04-18 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 9.02 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-16 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hivecrawlstudio.wififtpserver) - **Privacy policy:** [https://hivecrawlstudio.github.io/wififtpserver-privacy/](https://hivecrawlstudio.github.io/wififtpserver-privacy/) ## Description Turn your Android phone or tablet into a powerful local file server — no cables, no cloud, no subscription required.
WiFi FTP Server lets you instantly share your device's storage with any PC, laptop, or other device on the same WiFi network. Connect using any FTP client like FileZilla or Windows Explorer, or simply open a browser URL — no software to install on the other device.
📡 FTP Server

Full FTP server runs directly on your phone
Connect from Windows Explorer, FileZilla, ES File Explorer, or any FTP client
Supports passive mode for reliable connections through routers
Optional FTPS (TLS/SSL) encryption for secure transfers
Set your own username and password
Optional anonymous access for quick sharing
Control read-only or full write access for connected clients

🌐 Browser Access

Access your files from any web browser — Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
Clean, modern web interface with file icons and folder navigation
Download any file directly from the browser
Upload files by dragging and dropping or tapping to browse
No app installation needed on the PC side — just open the URL

⚡ Fast Transfers

Optimised for high-speed local network transfers
Transfer large files — videos, APKs, backups — in seconds
Progress bar shown during uploads in the browser

🔒 Privacy First

Everything stays on your local network — no cloud, no internet required
No data is collected, stored, or transmitted to any server
No account required, no sign-up, no ads
Password protection on both FTP and browser access
You choose exactly which folder is shared

🛠️ Easy to Use

One tap to start and stop the server
QR code to instantly share the server URL with other devices
Auto-start on boot option — server ready when your phone restarts
Transfer logs show every upload, download, and delete in real time
Works over WiFi, hotspot, and local ethernet

📋 How to Use

Open the app and tap Start
Your phone's IP address and port appear on screen
On your PC — open the FTP URL in FileZilla or Windows Explorer, or open the browser URL in Chrome
Browse, download, and upload files freely

Perfect for:

Transferring photos, videos, and large files between phone and PC
Sharing files with multiple devices at once without USB
Accessing your phone storage from a laptop while charging
Backing up files from your phone to a PC
Developers transferring APKs and build files wirelessly

Requires: Both devices must be on the same WiFi network. ## Rankings - #919,391 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.hivecrawlstudio.wififtpserver.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [FTP Server: WiFi File Transfer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/hk.ithkservice.ftp) — 71,225 users, 3.00 / 5 - [WiFi FTP Server: File Transfer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jtdev.localftpserver) — 122 users - [File Transfer - WiFi Share](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wififtpserver.app) — 108 users - [FTP Server: WiFi Transfer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smart.wifi.ftpserver.pro) — 19 users - [WiFi File Share: FTP Transfer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.swiftftp.wififtpserver) — 647 users - [WiFi FTP Server: Phone to PC](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wifi.ftpserver) — 5,737 users - [FTPWiFi Wireless File Transfer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mercurysoft.ftpwifi) — 1 users - [WiFi FTP Server](https://chrome-stats.com/d/wifi.ftp.server) — 705 users - [Wi-Fi FTP Server: PC to Mobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wifitransfer.ftpserver) — 6,237 users - [WiFi FTP Server Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/online.clipitradigitalservices.wififtpserverpro) — 239 users - [Wifi FTP Server](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arunanuwantha.wififtpserver) — 78 users - [WiFi FTP Server](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wififtpserver.filetransfer.fileshare) — 871 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hivecrawlstudio.wififtpserver)