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FTP / SFTP ​

What is FTP? ​

  • FTP / SFTP: Standard protocols for transferring and accessing files on remote servers. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is the classic protocol, while SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) adds encryption for security.
  • Features:
    • Browse folders and subfolders on your FTP/SFTP server.
    • Search for audio and video files.
    • Stream music files (MP3, FLAC, OGG, WAV, and more) directly in AN Player.
    • Stream video files (MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, and more) directly in AN Player.
    • Supports both FTP (unencrypted) and SFTP (encrypted) connections.

Install ​

  1. Open AN Player and go to the Plugins Screen.
  2. Find FTP in the official plugins list.
  3. Install the plugin and open its configuration page.

Configure Plugin ​

FTP requires your server address and login credentials.

  1. Open the plugin configuration page from AN Player.
  2. Choose the Protocol:
    • FTP — standard file transfer (unencrypted). Use this for local/home network servers.
    • SFTP — secure file transfer (encrypted). Use this for remote servers or when security is important.
  3. Enter the Host — the address of your server (e.g. 192.168.1.100 or ftp.example.com). Do not include ftp:// or sftp://, just the address.
  4. Enter the Port — the default is 21 for FTP and 22 for SFTP. Leave empty to use the default.
  5. Enter your Username and Password.
  6. Enter a Base Path to limit browsing to a specific folder (e.g. /media/music). Leave empty to browse from the root.
  7. Tap Save.

If Nothing Loads ​

If your files don't appear after saving, check the following:

  • The host address may be wrong — make sure you entered just the address without ftp:// prefix.
  • The port may be wrong — FTP usually uses port 21, SFTP uses port 22. Check with your server administrator if unsure.
  • Your username or password may be incorrect.
  • The server may not be reachable — if it's a home server, make sure you're on the same network.
  • For SFTP, the server must have SSH enabled.