Connect FTP on Nikon D780 to send your photos

Prerequisites for FTP transfer on Nikon D780

Before starting, make sure you have the following to set up FTP on your Nikon D780.

1. A Snapdelivr account with a gallery created (FTP settings are in the gallery tab).
2. Your Nikon D780 with a charged battery and memory card inserted.
3. An available Wi-Fi network (home router, venue Wi-Fi, or your phone's hotspot).
4. Your gallery's FTP settings: server (host), port, username, password, and path.

Note: the Nikon D780 doesn't have built-in Wi-Fi FTP. You'll need an external transmitter or the PhotoSync smartphone app.

Step by step: set up FTP on Nikon D780

Follow these steps to configure the FTP connection on your Nikon D780:

1. Turn on your Nikon D780 and access the main menu.
2. Navigate to Network menu → Network options → FTP transfer (limited functionality, WT-7 transmitter recommended).
3. First connect your camera to the Wi-Fi network: select your network and enter the Wi-Fi password.
4. In the FTP server settings, enter your Snapdelivr gallery settings: server (host), port (21 for standard FTP), username, and password.
5. If the option is available, enable passive mode (our server uses it automatically).
6. Confirm the connection. Your Nikon D780 should confirm the FTP server connection is established.
7. Enable automatic transfer if available: each photo you take will be sent automatically to your gallery.

The D780 supports Wi-Fi but direct FTP is limited. The simplest alternative is PhotoSync from your smartphone.

Using your phone's hotspot at events

On location (weddings, concerts, events), Wi-Fi isn't always available. Use your phone's hotspot to send photos from your Nikon D780.

1. Enable hotspot (tethering) on your smartphone: Settings → Personal Hotspot.
2. On your Nikon D780, connect to your phone's Wi-Fi network (like any other network).
3. Since FTP is already configured, photos will be sent over your phone's 4G/5G to your Snapdelivr gallery.

The Nikon D780 uses Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz (FTP limité). Make sure your mobile plan has enough data and your phone is plugged in or well charged.

Troubleshooting common issues

Here are the most common issues when setting up FTP on the Nikon D780 and how to fix them.

1. 'Server connection failed': check that the server, port, username, and password are correct. Watch for extra spaces.
2. 'Cannot connect to Wi-Fi': make sure the network is in range and the password is correct. Try restarting the camera's Wi-Fi.
3. 'Slow or interrupted transfer': move closer to the router/hotspot, switch to JPEG instead of RAW to reduce file size, or use the 5 GHz band if your Nikon D780 supports it.
4. 'Photos not received in gallery': check the FTP path in settings. It must match exactly what's shown in your Snapdelivr dashboard.