When official business files are too cumbersome to transfer using email, use your browser or an FTP client instead!
Note: Please review the At-A-Glance summary for accessing our FTP server. If uploading data, it is especially important to understand file size limitations, naming constraints and more.
Browse the “outgoing” directory to
download only:
http://ftp.swfwmd.state.fl.us/pub/out/
(Right-click a file to download/save to your computer)
Browse with Internet Explorer Using Windows Explorer to
upload & download:
ftp://ftp.swfwmd.state.fl.us/pub/
- Login as “anonymous”; use your email address as password
- From the IE Command Bar, access the “Page” or “View” pulldown menu (depending upon version); select “Open FTP Site in Windows Explorer”
- Login again to view directories within Windows Explorer (this might take a few moments)
- Copy/paste or drag and drop files
- Upload files to incoming (or in alias)
- Download files from outgoing (or out alias)
Connect using an FTP client to
upload & download:
- Install one of the free FTP clients below, or use one you already have
- Connect to our server using these settings in your FTP client:
Server: ftp.swfwmd.state.fl.us
User Name: Anonymous
(use your email address as password) - Once connected, navigate to public (or pub alias)
- You can drag and drop files between your computer and our FTP server
- Upload files to incoming (or in alias)
- Download files from outgoing (or out alias)
Free cross-platform FTP clients:
Problems or specific questions regarding our anonymous FTP server can be directed to the Help Desk at
(352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4008, or email help desk.
