ProFTP Server : Installation in Ubuntu Server v.22.04.2

 ProFTP Server is another FTP server for Ubuntu, installation and configuration is simple.

You need to have the following information ready :-

• A domain name (eg. ftp.abc.com)

1. Install ProFTP Server, it may take some times.

sudo apt install proftpd -y

 

2. Configure the ProFTP config file.

sudo nano /etc/proftpd/proftpd.conf

 Locate the following lines and modify accordingly:

ServerName “ftp.abc.com” PassivePorts 49152 65534 DefaultRoot /var/www/ftp.abc.com [Username]

 

3. Now ensure UFW is enabled and allow the appropriate ports.

sudo ufw allow 20/tcp

 

sudo ufw allow 21/tcp

 

sudo ufw allow 49152:65534/tcp

 

4. Restart ProFTP services to the changes to take effect.

sudo systemctl restart proftpd

 

5. Next use any compatible FTP Client, try to login and access the virtual folder.

Edit, 31-Mar-2023: Added new video on the installation steps.

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