--- title: "Why does an Active FTP not work with network firewalls?" description: "Why does an Active FTP not work with network firewalls?" author: "Sandra Emily" published: 2022-05-04 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97113/why-does-an-active-ftp-not-work-with-network-firewalls category: "troubleshooting" tags: ["troubleshooting", "networking", "network-security"] reading_time: 1 minute --- # Why does an Active FTP not work with network firewalls? Why does an [Active](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/229052/5-daily-habits-for-people-with-desk-jobs) [FTP](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/44119/how-to-connect-to-godaddy-via-ftp) not work with [network](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/342247/choosing-the-right-business-network-solution-for-growth) [firewalls](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/30572/what-are-firewalls)? ## Answers ### Answer by Hitesh Vohra - The biggest issue with having an **active FTP** client is that it does not connect to the servers' data ports. It tells the server what port to listen on and returns it to the client's default port by simply pointing to any available port. - If you're experiencing trouble connecting to FTP, a firewall could be the cause. When attempting to connect to a server IP, you may encounter difficulties determining whether your firewall has been obstructing the connection. - After searching for Windows [**Firewall**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96987/what-is-a-firewall), hit Enter to bring up the Start menu. - Allow a feature or app to be enabled through Windows Firewall. - To alter the settings, click the Settings button. - If the server should be on both a private and public network, do not block it. \ **Read More: [Explain the motherboard supported feature controllers?](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97213/explain-the-motherboard-supported-feature-controllers)** --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97113/why-does-an-active-ftp-not-work-with-network-firewalls Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.