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pgasu
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6 years ago

Question about Acceptable Use Policy regarding server?

Hello Cox, I have a question about the Acceptable Use Policy regarding servers for home residential use. I'm a residential customer and I am thinking about setting up my own private FTP server so t...
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KevinM2
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Thank you for reaching out to us in the Cox Forums, regarding our Acceptable Use Policy. Per the Policy, "You may not operate, or allow others to operate, servers of any type or any other device, equipment, and/or software providing server-like functionality in connection with the Service..."

In regards to restricted ports, we have restricted the use of certain ports to ensure the safety and security of customer privacy information. Here is a full list of restricted ports, http://bit.ly/2VtEokh. Port 21 is not listed as a restricted port. -Kevin M. Cox Support Forum Moderator
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pgasu
New Contributor
6 years ago

Ok. So that means in my situation as stated in this post, I’m “not” allowed to set up my own ftp server?

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    KevinM2
    Former Moderator
    6 years ago
    We strongly suggest that you switch over to Cox Business, to take advantage of using an FTP server. Here is some additional information about NT and UNIX Web Hosting for our Cox Business customers, http://bit.ly/2ZZUV1E. Our Cox Business Internet plans can also be located here:

    http://bit.ly/2ZXB3wh

    At this time, Cox does not allow its residential customers to operate servers of any type. -Kevin M. Cox Support Forum Moderator