

This user don't need a valid shell (more secure) therefore select /bin/false shell for userftp and /home/FTP-shared as home directory (property button in user and group window). Sudo mkdir FTP-shared Create a user named userftp which will be used only for ftp access. bin/false Create a /home/FTP-shared directory :

#Proftpd filezilla login incorrect sha1 install#
Sudo apt-get install proftpd gproftpd2-Play with the GUI and set up quickly your server.īeware no support is offered here for this tool but it shouldn't be too hard to use.ġ- Install proftpd with synaptic or with this command :Ģ- Add this line in /etc/shells file (sudo gedit /etc/shells to open the file) : So you will be sure that only known persons will access your FTP server.įor those who are new to linux and don't want to use a FTP server without GUI, or just for those who don't use often their FTP server and wish to set it quickly without a high level of security, there is a GTK GUI for proftpd.īe careful, it's less secure than configuring yourself your server.ġ- Install proftpd and gproftpd with synaptic or with this command : This FTP server will allow only users with the good password (persons to whom you gave the password and username).
#Proftpd filezilla login incorrect sha1 how to#
The way i give you is not the only one, I hope my How to is enough clear. I created this How to for people who want to share files with friends using FTP protocol, like FTPservU under windows. Some questions are already answered in the OLD THREAD () ,if you need support you should read it before posting here. There's some support for this guide in the hoary section
