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Install FTP Server on Ubuntu with VSFTPD
komalkhare
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Hello everyone,
Here's what I've done so far:
- Installed VSFTPD using sudo apt install vsftpd.
- Edited the /etc/vsftpd.conf file to configure the server as per the recommendations in the guide.
- Enabled and started the VSFTPD service.
I've been trying to set up an FTP server on my Ubuntu machine using VSFTPD and have hit a bit of a roadblock. Despite following the usual steps to install and configure VSFTPD, I'm facing issues with the server connection.
I came across a detailed tutorial that explains the entire process of setting up an FTP service on Ubuntu, including installation, configuration, and managing firewall rules. You can find it in this guide about setting up VSFTPD on Ubuntu. The guide was very thorough and I made sure to follow each step carefully.
Despite these efforts, I still can't connect to the FTP server. The client keeps timing out, and I can't figure out what I'm missing. Has anyone else experienced similar issues with VSFTPD on Ubuntu? Are there any additional steps or common catches that I might have overlooked?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance for your assistance!
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Hello! It sounds like you've done a solid job setting up VSFTPD so far. Timeout issues are often related to firewall settings or passive mode configuration. Double-check that ports for passive mode are open in your firewall, and ensure pasv_min_port and pasv_max_port are correctly configured in /etc/vsftpd.conf.
Hello! You've made great progress setting up VSFTPD on Ubuntu. Connection timeouts can often result from firewall settings or SELinux policies. Ensure port 21 is open and properly forwarded if behind a router. Also, double-check passive mode configuration in vsftpd.conf. Could you share specific error messages or logs for further troubleshooting?
"It sounds like you've followed the steps correctly, but the timeout issue could be related to firewall settings or VSFTPD configuration. Make sure you've allowed FTP traffic on your firewall using
sudo ufw allow 20,21/tcp(for default FTP ports). Additionally, check your VSFTPD configuration for settings likepasv_addressorpasv_min_portand ensure your server's IP is correctly set. Lastly, ensure that your FTP client is using the correct passive/active mode based on your server setup. Hope this helps!"Hey! Sounds like you’ve set up VSFTPD pretty well so far. Timeout issues usually come from firewall, settings or passive mode configuration. Make sure your firewall allows passive mode ports, and double-check that pasv_min_port and pasv_max_port are set correctly in** /etc/vsftpd.conf**
Hey! Looks like you’re almost there with your VSFTPD setup.
Timeouts often happen due to misconfigured passive mode or blocked ports.
Make sure
pasv_enable=YESis set in your/etc/vsftpd.conffile.Also, define a safe passive port range like
pasv_min_port=10000andpasv_max_port=10100.Don’t forget to allow these ports through your firewall (e.g., UFW or iptables).
If you're behind a NAT or using a cloud server, set your
pasv_addressto your public IP.Double-check that port 21 is open too—FTP won’t work without it.
Once all that's set, restart VSFTPD to apply the changes.
You can also test the connection with an FTP client like FileZilla.
Let me know if you're using a specific provider—some need extra tweaks!