Install and Configure vsftpd on Linux

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vsftpd

When deploying a web service, you need file transfer. For single-file transfers, sz/rz is enough. For multiple files, FTP is more convenient. vsftpd is a classic server-side software in Linux. As it says itself: Probably the most secure and fastest FTP server for UNIX-like systems.

Installation

# Install software
$ yum install -y vsftpd

# Enable auto-start
$ chkconfig on vsftpd

# Start service
$ service vsftpd start

Configuration

Config file location: /etc/vsftpd/vsftpd.conf

It is recommended to make a backup so you can restore it if it breaks: cp vsftpd.conf vsftpd.conf.bak

References

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