Introduction
vsftpd (Very Secure FTP Daemon) is a lightweight and secure FTP server software for Unix-like systems. This guide will walk you through the process of installing and configuring a secure FTP server with vsftpd on Debian 12.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- A Debian 12 server or desktop system
- Root or sudo privileges
Step 1: Install vsftpd
Update the package index and install vsftpd:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y vsftpd
Step 2: Configure vsftpd
Edit the vsftpd configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/vsftpd.conf
Uncomment or add the following lines to the configuration file:
listen=NO
listen_ipv6=YES
anonymous_enable=NO
local_enable=YES
write_enable=YES
chroot_local_user=YES
allow_writeable_chroot=YES
Step 3: Restart vsftpd Service
Restart the vsftpd service to apply the changes:
sudo systemctl restart vsftpd
Step 4: Allow FTP Traffic in Firewall
If you have a firewall enabled, allow FTP traffic:
sudo ufw allow ftp
Step 5: Create FTP User
Create a system user for FTP access:
sudo adduser ftpuser
Set a password for the FTP user when prompted.
Step 6: Test FTP Connection
Use an FTP client to connect to your server using the FTP user credentials.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured a secure FTP server with vsftpd on Debian 12. You can now securely transfer files to and from your server using FTP.
