How to Keep the FileZilla Server Windows Service Running 24/7 with Service Protector

FileZilla Server is a free, well-respected open-source FTP server package. It is installed as a Windows Service for 24/7 operation:

But that doesn't help if someone accidentally shuts down the service. Or if it crashes. That's where the Service Protector watchdog comes in. It babysits FileZilla and keeps it up and running, all the time.

To monitor the FileZilla Windows Service with Service Protector:

1. Download and install Service Protector, if necessary.

2. Start Service Protector.

3. Select Protector > Add to open the Add Protector window:

   

4. On the General tab, in the Service to protect field, choose the FileZilla windows service, called filezilla-server.

   You'll notice a green circle on the left if the service is already running, as was the case on our computer:

   

5. This completes the basic configuration necessary to protect FileZilla Server, so click the Save button to record your settings. In a few seconds, an entry for FileZilla Server will appear in the Service Protector window. The service is already being watched by Service Protector:

   

6. That's it! Whenever your computer boots, FileZilla will start automatically and Service Protector will constantly watch the service to quickly restart it if it stops for any reason.

   We encourage you to edit FileZilla in Service Protector and check out the many other settings that may be appropriate for your environment.

   For example, send an email when the service stops, terminate the service if it gets "stuck" stopping, restart when the FileZilla Server is using too much memory, and much more.

Trouble protecting the FileZilla Windows Service?

• From Service Protector, select Protector > Report Activity > Today to bring up an HTML report detailing the interaction between Service Protector and FileZilla.

• Browse the Service Protector FAQ for answers to commonly asked questions and troubleshooting tips.

• Contact us and we will be happy to help!