How do I set up an FTP site with passwords

How to set up an ftp

[aias1975]

I want to set up an ftp site for select friends to download files. I want them to have to log in to download them. I have aftermarket hosting and can do most anything, I suppose, but easier is better. I want to enable read only for them also.

[JamesR]

Setup on a Windows Server [microsoft.com]

Virtual FTP Setup for Red Hat Linux 7 [redhat.com]

Don't know if that is what you are looking for or not...