{"id":3201,"date":"2024-09-19T03:55:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T10:19:14","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:19","slug":"how-to-install-sftpgo-on-ubuntu-22-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-sftpgo-on-ubuntu-22-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 SFTPGo on Ubuntu 22.04"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<p><strong>SFTPGo<\/strong> is a fully featured and highly configurable SFTP server that allows file transfers over SFTP, FTP\/S, and WebDAV. It offers features like virtual folders, event notifications, and a web-based interface. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install SFTPGo on Ubuntu 22.04.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Before installing SFTPGo, it\u2019s a good practice to update your system packages to the latest versions. Run the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Add the SFTPGo Repository<\/h2>\n<p>SFTPGo can be installed directly from its official repository. Start by adding the repository to your system:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo add-apt-repository ppa:sftpgo\/sftpgo<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Then update your package list:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Install SFTPGo<\/h2>\n<p>Now that the repository is added, you can install SFTPGo by running the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install sftpgo<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 4: Start and Enable SFTPGo<\/h2>\n<p>Once the installation is complete, start the SFTPGo service and enable it to start on boot:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start sftpgo\r\nsudo systemctl enable sftpgo<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 5: Configure SFTPGo<\/h2>\n<p>SFTPGo\u2019s configuration file is located at <code>\/etc\/sftpgo\/sftpgo.json<\/code>. You can edit this file to configure various aspects of SFTPGo, such as setting up users, defining virtual folders, or customizing authentication methods.<\/p>\n<p>Open the configuration file using a text editor like <code>nano<\/code>:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/sftpgo\/sftpgo.json<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>After making any necessary changes, restart the SFTPGo service to apply the configuration:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl restart sftpgo<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 6: Access the SFTPGo Web Interface<\/h2>\n<p>SFTPGo provides a web-based interface for managing users, settings, and monitoring file transfers. By default, the web interface is available at port <code>8080<\/code>. To access it, open your browser and navigate to:<\/p>\n<pre><code>http:\/\/your_server_ip:8080<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Log in using the default credentials, which can be found in the configuration file. For security reasons, you should change the default password immediately.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 7: Securing SFTPGo with SSL<\/h2>\n<p>For production environments, it&#8217;s recommended to secure the SFTPGo web interface with SSL. You can configure SSL by setting up an SSL certificate and modifying the <code>sftpgo.json<\/code> configuration file to point to your SSL certificate and key:<\/p>\n<pre><code>\"https\": {\r\n  \"enabled\": true,\r\n  \"address\": \"0.0.0.0:443\",\r\n  \"tls_cert_file\": \"\/path\/to\/your\/cert.pem\",\r\n  \"tls_key_file\": \"\/path\/to\/your\/key.pem\"\r\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>After making these changes, restart the SFTPGo service:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl restart sftpgo<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>You have successfully installed and configured SFTPGo on Ubuntu 22.04. With its wide range of features and support for multiple file transfer protocols, SFTPGo is a great solution for secure file transfers and managing remote files.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for reliable and secure VPS hosting for your SFTPGo server, consider using <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS <\/a>. With <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong>, you can enjoy high-performance hosting that\u2019s perfect for SFTP servers and other applications. Whether you need  or <strong>Windows VPSVirtual Private Servers<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find a hosting solution tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n<p>For larger projects, explore <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS<\/a> or <strong>Virtual Private Server Hosting Windows<\/strong>. Whether you&#8217;re located in the UK, Italy, or elsewhere, <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK VPS Windows<\/a> offer reliable and scalable hosting solutions. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> to find the perfect hosting option for your SFTPGo deployment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. Outside of work, he is dedicated to caring for his children and building a secure future for them.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are interested in working with him or need expert assistance with your hosting, cloud environment, or server setup, feel free to reach out via <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 SFTPGo is a fully featured and highly configurable SFTP server that allows file transfers over SFTP, FTP\/S, and WebDAV. 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