{"id":2060,"date":"2023-06-01T13:21:36","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T16:26:13","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-sftpgo-on-rocky-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-sftpgo-on-rocky-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS & VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 sFTPGo on Rocky Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"

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sFTPGo<\/strong> is a modern, full-featured, open-source SFTP server that supports FTP, FTPS, and SFTP protocols. It also comes with features like virtual users, event-driven automation, and cloud storage integration. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install sFTPGo on Rocky Linux<\/strong>. Hosting your sFTPGo setup on a will provide enhanced performance, security, and scalability with the benefits of a powerful VPS server<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Update Your VPS Server<\/h2>\n

Before installing sFTPGo, make sure your VPS server<\/a> is up to date. Run the following commands to update the system:<\/p>\n

sudo dnf update -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Running sFTPGo on a Windows VPS<\/strong> ensures you have dedicated resources and enhanced security, making file transfers faster and more reliable.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Install sFTPGo<\/h2>\n
The sFTPGo package is not available in the default Rocky Linux repositories, but you can install it by adding the official repository. First, create a new repository file:<\/p>\n
sudo nano \/etc\/yum.repos.d\/sftpgo.repo<\/code><\/pre>\n
Add the following contents to the file:<\/p>\n
\r\n[sftpgo]\r\nname=sFTPGo Repository\r\nbaseurl=https:\/\/packages.sftpgo.com\/rpm\/stable\r\nenabled=1\r\ngpgcheck=1\r\ngpgkey=https:\/\/packages.sftpgo.com\/rpm\/stable\/gpg\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
Save the file and exit the editor. Then, install sFTPGo using the following commands:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo dnf install sftpgo -y\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 3: Start and Enable the sFTPGo Service<\/h2>\n
Once the installation is complete, start the sFTPGo service and enable it to run at boot:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo systemctl start sftpgo\r\nsudo systemctl enable sftpgo\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
To check if sFTPGo is running, use the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl status sftpgo<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 4: Configure Firewall to Allow SFTP Traffic<\/h2>\n
If you are using a firewall on your VPS server, you need to allow traffic on port 22 (the default SFTP port). Use the following commands to configure the firewall:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=ssh\r\nsudo firewall-cmd --reload\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
This ensures that your sFTPGo server can accept incoming SFTP connections securely.<\/p>\n
Step 5: Configure sFTPGo<\/h2>\n
sFTPGo comes with a default configuration that works for most setups, but you can customize it to suit your needs. The main configuration file is located at \/etc\/sftpgo\/sftpgo.json<\/code>. Open the file for editing:<\/p>\n
sudo nano \/etc\/sftpgo\/sftpgo.json<\/code><\/pre>\n
Here, you can adjust settings such as the listening port, authentication methods, and logging. Once you make the changes, save the file and restart the sFTPGo service to apply the changes:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl restart sftpgo<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 6: Create a Virtual User in sFTPGo<\/h2>\n
sFTPGo supports virtual users, which makes user management easier without the need for system-level accounts. To create a new virtual user, run the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo sftpgo-admin user add<\/code><\/pre>\n
Follow the prompts to configure the new user, including the username, password, and home directory.<\/p>\n
Step 7: Access sFTPGo Web Interface<\/h2>\n
sFTPGo comes with a web-based interface that allows you to manage users, configure settings, and monitor activity. To access the web interface, open your browser and navigate to http:\/\/your-server-ip:8080<\/code>. The default login credentials are:<\/p>\n