The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to transfer computer files from one host to another host over a TCP-based network, such as the Internet. FTP is built on a client-server architecture and uses separate control and data connections between the client and the server.
FTP is most commonly used to download a file from a server using the Internet or to upload a file to a server (e.g., uploading a Web page file to a server).
Installation of FTP
The first step is to install the vsftpd package on our centos/Redhat machine. Run the following command to install ftp server:
yum install vsftpd -y
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Adding users
After installing vsftpd package now add users for ftp
Firstly make a home directory for ftp users
mkdir /home/ftphome
Then, add user with no login shell
useradd -b /home/ftphome chetan
passwd chetan
usermod -d /home/ftphome/chetan
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Modify Configuration file
Now modify the ftp configuration file i.e. vsftpd.conf:
vim /etc/vsftpd/vsftpd.conf
Then do the following Corrections:
anonymous_enable=NO
=> Uncomment
chroot_local_user=YES
chroot_list_enable=YES
chroot_list_file=/etc/vsftpd/chroot_list
Then Create a file and add usersname in this file:
vim /etc/vsftpd/chroot_list
Now its a time to change permission on the home directories
chown -R chetan.root /home/ftpusers/chetan
chmod -R 770 /home/ftpusers/chetan
Now manage the selinux policy
setsebool ftp_home_directory on
Restart FTP service
In Centos/Redhat 7 :
systemctl resart vsftpd
systemctl enable vsftpd
In Centos/Redhat 6:
service vsftpd restart
chkconfig vsftpd on
Firewall setting
Now the port 21 or ftp service in firewall rules
in centos7/Redhat7
firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=21/tcp
firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=ftp
in centos6/Redhat6
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp -m tcp --dport 21 -j ACCEPT
Testing time
Now go to browser in your machine type
ftp://localhost
or
ftp://yourip
Enter your username and passwd and then you will get access to your ftp.
You can also use software like filezilla to browse ftp..
If you got any problem please free to comment.