---
name: "obexftpd"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "obexftp"
version: "0.23-4+b1"
release: "Debian 8 (Jessie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/obexftpd"
---

# obexftpd(1)

Mobile Equipment file transfer server

## NAME

obexftpd - Mobile Equipment file transfer server

## SYNOPSIS

**obexftpd** \[*OPTIONS*\] \[*TRANSPORT*\]

## DESCRIPTION

With **obexftpd** you can set up an obex server on any computers using **IrDA**, **Bluetooth** or **TCP/IP**. Use e.g. **obexftp** or the **ObexFS** to access the files on this server.

## OPTIONS

The ordering of options is important. The first transport option will start the server. Use basedir and verbose options prior to any transport. See **EXAMPLES**

### TRANSPORT OPTIONS

- **-i**, **--irda**

  Acceopt connections using the IrDA protocol.

- **-b**, **--bluetooth**

  Accept connections via bluetooth.

- **-t** *device*, **--tty** *device*

  Accept connections from this tty device. NOT WORKING!

- **-n** *host*, **--network** *host*

  Accept connections from the network to this port.

### SETTING THE FILE PATH

- **-c** *folder*, **--chdir** *folder*

  Set the base directory for the server.

### VERSION INFORMATION AND HELP

- **-v**, **--verbose**

  Be verbose and give some additional infos.

- **-V**, **--version**

  Print version string and exit.

- **-h**, **--help**, **--usage**

  Print short usage instructions.

## EXAMPLES

- Start listening for bluetooth connections and use a safe basedir:

  **obexftpd -c /tmp/inbox -b**

## SEE ALSO

[obexftp(1)](/obexftp/1.md), openobex(3), obexftp(3), multicobex(3), libbfb(3).

## BUGS

Bugs ? Features !

## NOTES

The software has been tested and reported working on at least Siemens, Ericsson, and Nokia phones.

## AUTHOR

Christian W. Zuckschwerdt \<zany@triq.net\> Alan Zhang \<vibra@tom.com\>