How to set up an FTP server on Linux?

To set up an FTP server, you can follow these steps:

1. Install FTP server software: Install FTP server software on a Linux server, such as vsftpd, ProFTPD, etc. The specific installation command can be adjusted according to your Linux distribution.
2. Configure FTP server: Open the configuration file of the FTP server, usually located in /etc/vsftpd.conf or /etc/proftpd.conf, and make the necessary configurations according to your needs. For example, you can specify allowed users, allowed IP addresses, FTP service ports, etc.
3. Create an FTP user: You can create an FTP user by using either a system user or by specifically creating an FTP user. Make sure the FTP user has the appropriate permissions to access the FTP directory.
4. Set the FTP directory: Choose a directory to use as the root directory for FTP and set it as the home directory for FTP users. Make sure FTP users have read and write permissions on this directory.
5. Start the FTP server: launch the FTP server software and make sure it starts automatically when the system boots up.
6. Set up the firewall: If the firewall is enabled on your server, you will need to open the ports used by the FTP service, typically ports 20 and 21.
7. Test the FTP connection by using FTP client software such as FileZilla, WinSCP, etc., to attempt to connect to your FTP server and conduct a file transfer test.

These steps can assist you in setting up an FTP server on a Linux server. Keep in mind that the specific steps may vary slightly depending on the FTP server software and Linux distribution you are using. Therefore, you can refer to the relevant documentation or manuals for more detailed guidance.