# SimpleX-XFTP

SimpleX-XFTP is the official self-hosted SimpleX File Transfer Protocol (XFTP) server enabling SimpleX Chat administrators and users to transfer files through SimpleX Chat. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/865/simplex-xftp

## Description

SimpleX-XFTP is the official self-hosted SimpleX File Transfer Protocol (XFTP) server enabling SimpleX Chat administrators and users to transfer files through SimpleX Chat.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/simplexchat/xftp-server
- Official website: https://simplex.chat/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/simplex-xftp-1ukp0kd16fwpnl?q=SimpleX-XFTP
- Documentation: https://simplex.chat/docs/cli.html

## Common questions

### Does the Windows desktop client have a known connection problem with a self-hosted XFTP server?

Yes, a reported bug shows the Windows client failing at the connect step with a never-ending test, while the Linux desktop app works over WSL2.

### Can XFTP run alongside the SMP server using Docker Compose?

Yes, the Docker guide concludes that both the SMP and XFTP servers should be up and running using docker compose.

### Are XFTP relays and the CLI currently beta?

Yes, beta versions of XFTP relays and the CLI have been released.

### Does XFTP focus on metadata protection?

Yes, XFTP is described as a file transfer protocol focused on metadata protection.

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