Installing vsftpd on Ubuntu 22.04

vsftpd (Very Secure FTP Daemon) is a lightweight and secure FTP server software that allows secure file transfers between a server and a client over the FTP protocol.

To install vsftpd on Ubuntu 22.04, you can follow the steps below:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install vsftpd

sudo systemctl start vsftpd

sudo nano /etc/vsftpd.conf

sudo systemctl restart vsftpd

sudo systemctl enable vsftpd

1. Update the package lists for upgrades and new package installations by running the following command in the terminal:
2. Once the package lists are updated, you can install vsftpd by running the following command:
3. During the installation process, you may be asked to choose between the "inetd" or "standalone" mode. Select "standalone" mode for better performance and security.
4. After the installation is complete, you can start vsftpd by running the following command:
5. By default, anonymous user access to vsftpd is enabled. You can edit the configuration file to customize the server settings:
6. Once the configuration file is opened, you can make changes such as enabling or disabling anonymous access, setting up user accounts with restricted access, configuring SSL/TLS encryption, etc. Save the changes and exit the editor.
7. Restart vsftpd for the changes to take effect:
8. Finally, you can enable vsftpd to start automatically on system boot:

You have now successfully installed and configured vsftpd on your Ubuntu 22.04 system. You can now use an FTP client to connect to your server and transfer files securely.