How do I let my Mac serve as an FTP server?

I want to allow users from other computers access certain folders on my computer remotely.
I downloaded filezilla, but there is no "server" option for Mac. Does the mac have a built-in program that I can use to make it act as a server?
If so, how do I do it?
Thanks,
Erica

What version of Mac OS X?
Mac OS X 10.6: Providing FTP access to your computer
Not only are the files transferred not secure, the Mac OS X Usernames and Passwords passed acrosss the Internet to get there are not secure.
Also, you may need to change FireWall settings and/or Port forwarding settings on your Network to allow any access at all.

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