1. What is a FTP Server? How it works? How do I Connect to the ADS Servers?
Read the CuteFTP guide or the the BulletProof FTP guide to learn how to use a FTP client and connect it to the ADS servers.

2. I'm getting that «Too many users» message too often, what should I do?
You *MUST* follow this guide lines in order to set up your FTP Client correctly and to help you compete with hundreds (or thousands) of another users trying to log in at same time.

3. Can I request videos that i want to you put up in your server?
You can request that stuff be added to the site and I am very interested in your input. I was just about to start putting Kenshin up (by many requests) but I was asked by Sony not to.

4. Are the files available only for a limited time?
At the moment, there is no intention to remove files. I would rather buy more HDD space than remove files from the server. However, money is tight at the moment and I am running out of space. If necessary I will start a "rotation directory" where older files are rotated through once a month to make room for the newer files.

5. Can I ask for a private account? I can upload lots of anime videos!
If you want to donate copies of said material, I will have not trouble seeing that it gets posted almost immediately. In that case, contact me so that we can be sure it meets the standards of ethics (meaning no commercially released stuff) and so I can give a special login access to upload with.

6. Would you upload HENTAI related movies?
I don't have the bandwidth to support pornography.

7. Do you distribute anime videos officially released in U.S.A?
I will not distribute anything that has been commercially released in the U.S.A. either as a Sub or a Dub. As a general rule I will not distribute untranslated material either (such as MP3's or music videos)

8. How much bandwidth is available on the ADS main site? And mirrors?
The real question is how much bandwidth does my ISP provide. In June 1996 it was nearly 50 kB/s and sometimes it is still that high (particularly at 3am). However the average bandwidth has slowly dropped to about 25 kB/s and continues to fall. There are times when the upstream bandwidth of my sight has been lower than 10 kB/s for several continuous hours. I have no control of this. Each of the mirrors has their own limits but most of them are higher than the main site. I can only suggest that you try them and see.

9. When will you put up new files?
New files are coming up all the time. Please sign on to the ADS announcements mailing list to find out about new files (and other cool stuff) as they happen.

10. What do I need to play the files avaliable in the server?
You should use programs like XingMPEG Player or Windows Media Player.

11. I'm getting a message saying "Invalid IP address". What is wrong?
I don't distribute to Japan or other Far East countries (here is why). I perform this blocking based primarily on your IP address. Unfortunately one group of IP addresses was unaccounted for in the registries at IANA. To be safe I had to block all these addresses even though most of them were not in Japan. If you are getting an "invalid IP" address and you are NOT in Japan then you should feel free to contact me and I will fix it so you have access. BUT before you contact me, read this notes.

12. How can I help the Anime Download Site?
Please read the Help the ADS page of this web site if you are interested. This web site was written by someone who volunteered to help. The latest mirror site is someone who volunteered to help. The Kodocha files and the DNS services (animedownload.net) are provided by someone who volunteered to help. There are lots of things you could do to help too so please read that page if you want to make this site better.