Get FTP server running on Ubuntu, quick and easy [vsftpd]

If you are new to linux this might be a little difficult. Once you have some basics nailed, its super easy. Here’s how to get it working without worrying about usergroups etc etc. I just wanted to get it working with my WordPress setup (Apache).

First, install vsftpd

sudo apt-get install vsftpd

Configure your installation.

sudo nano /etc/vsftpd.conf
or
sudo vi /etc/vsftpd.conf

You need to have these to uncommented (Delete the initial “#”)
local_enable=YES
write_enable=YES

Setup password for your ubuntu user name
sudo passwd ubuntu

Give the permissions.
chown -R ubuntu /var/www/
Obviously, you can change the path with your requirement.

Restart the FTP service
sudo /etc/init.d/vsftpd restart

This enables the Uncomplicated Firewall built-in to Ubuntu on port 21. Don’t know about others.
sudo ufw allow 21

 

 

That’s it. Login to your FTP with “ubuntu” username and your password.


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