Setup FTP Server on Linux: Step-by-Step Guide

1 year ago
Emily Johnson
1 minute

Setting up an FTP server requires the following steps:

  1. Install FTP server software: Commonly used FTP server software includes vsftpd, ProFTPD, etc., which can be installed using package management tools.
  2. Configure the FTP server: Edit the configuration file of the FTP server (usually located in /etc/vsftpd.conf or /etc/proftpd.conf), and customize it as needed, including setting the listening port, allowing user access permissions, and setting upload/download restrictions.
  3. Create an FTP user: Use the command line tool or the administration interface of the FTP server to create an FTP user, and configure the user’s root directory and permissions.
  4. Configure firewall rules: If a firewall is in place, configure rules to allow FTP traffic through the specified port.
  5. Start the FTP service: Launch the FTP server software and make sure the service is up and running.
  6. Test FTP connection: Connect to the FTP server using an FTP client tool, login and perform file operations using the created FTP user to ensure the FTP server is functioning properly.

By following the above steps, you can set up a basic FTP server, allowing users to transfer and share files using the FTP protocol.

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