How To Set Up vsftpd for a User's Directory

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a network protocol that was once widely used for moving files between client and server. It has since been replaced by faster, more secure, and more convenient ways of delivering files. When you do need FTP, however, **vsftpd** is an excellent choice. Optimized for security, performance, and stability, vsftpd offers strong protection against many security problems found in other FTP servers and is the default for many Linux distributions. In this tutorial, you’ll configure vsftpd to allow a user to upload files to their home directory using FTP, with login credentials secured by SSL/TLS.

Debian

10

How To Set Up vsftpd for a User’s Directory on Debian 10

Learn How To Set Up vsftpd for a User’s Directory on Debian 10
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How To Set Up vsftpd for a User's Directory on Debian 9

Learn How To Set Up vsftpd for a User's Directory on Debian 9

Ubuntu

20.04

How To Set Up vsftpd for a User's Directory on Ubuntu 20.04

Learn How To Set Up vsftpd for a User's Directory on Ubuntu 20.04
18.04

How To Set Up vsftpd for a User's Directory on Ubuntu 18.04

Learn How To Set Up vsftpd for a User's Directory on Ubuntu 18.04
16.04

How To Set Up vsftpd for a User's Directory on Ubuntu 16.04

Learn How To Set Up vsftpd for a User's Directory on Ubuntu 16.04

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