Installing Pure-FTPd on Ubuntu 20.04

Pure-FTPd is a free and secure FTP server software that aims to provide an efficient and easy-to-use solution for file transfer over the internet. It is known for its simplicity, performance, and support for various authentication methods.

To install Pure-FTPd on Ubuntu 20.04, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Update System

Before proceeding with the installation, it's always a good idea to update the system packages to their latest versions. You can do this by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Pure-FTPd

Next, you can install Pure-FTPd using the following command:

sudo apt install pure-ftpd

Step 3: Configure Pure-FTPd

After the installation is complete, you'll need to configure Pure-FTPd to meet your specific requirements.

You can edit the configuration file using a text editor of your choice. For example:

sudo nano /etc/pure-ftpd/pure-ftpd.conf

In this file, you can customize various options, such as enabling or disabling anonymous login, specifying the range of ports for passive mode, configuring SSL/TLS encryption, and more. Make the necessary changes according to your needs.

Step 4: Start and Enable Pure-FTPd

Once you have configured Pure-FTPd, start the service using the following command:

sudo systemctl start pure-ftpd

You can also enable Pure-FTPd to automatically start on system boot:

sudo systemctl enable pure-ftpd

Finally, you should check the status of the Pure-FTPd service to ensure it's running without any issues:

sudo systemctl status pure-ftpd

That's it! You have successfully installed Pure-FTPd on Ubuntu 20.04. You can now use this FTP server software for secure file transfers.