FTP Server on Linux Print

The method for installing an FTP server depends on your operating system. Here are separate guides for installing FTP servers on popular choices:

On Linux (Ubuntu/Debian):

1. Update System Packages:

   Bash

   sudo apt update
   

2. Install vsftpd (Popular FTP Server):

   Bash

   sudo apt install vsftpd
   

3. Configure vsftpd:

   Edit the vsftpd configuration file (/etc/vsftpd.conf) using a text editor like nano. Here are some basic configuration options you might want to adjust:

   • listen=YES: Ensure this line is enabled to start the FTP server.
   • anonymous_enable=NO: Disable anonymous login for security reasons (users will need valid accounts).
   • write_enable=YES (or NO): Allow or deny write access to the FTP directory depending on your needs.
   • local_umask=022: Sets default file permissions for uploaded files.

   Consult the vsftpd documentation for detailed explanations of all configuration options: https://linux.die.net/man/5/vsftpd.conf

4. Restart vsftpd:

   Bash

   sudo systemctl restart vsftpd
   

5. Create FTP User Accounts (Optional):

   If you disabled anonymous login, create user accounts with appropriate access permissions for FTP access. You can use the useradd and passwd commands for user management.