This identifier specifies whether the service or server restricts access to anonymous FTP users. If the value is TRUE, only anonymous users will be allowed to log on to the FTP server. If the value is FALSE, users will be allowed to log on by using a valid user name, as well as anonymously.
| Data type | DWORD |
| Default inheritance | Inheritable |
| User type | IIS_MD_UT_SERVER |
This identifier is available at the following metabase keys:
| Metabase Path | Key Type |
| /LM/MSFTPSVC | IIsFtpService |
| /LM/MSFTPSVC/n | IIsFtpServer |
Regardless of the value of this identifier, if the value of the metabase identifier MD_ALLOW_ANONYMOUS is set to FALSE then anonymous users will not be allowed access to the FTP server. If MD_ALLOW_ANONYMOUS is set to FALSE, and MD_ANONYMOUS_ONLY is set to TRUE, no users will be permitted to log on to the FTP server.