How to Install vsftpd FTP Server on CentOS Stream 10

To set up a reliable FTP server on CentOS Stream 10, vsftpd is an excellent choice. Follow these steps to install and configure it properly.

Step 1 : Ensure your system is up to date before proceeding:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2 : Install the vsftpd package:

sudo dnf install vsftpd -y

Step 3 : Once installation is complete, enable and start the service:

sudo systemctl enable vsftpd
sudo systemctl start vsftpd

Step 4 : Verify that vsftpd is running:

sudo systemctl status vsftpd

Step 5 : To secure the FTP server, disable anonymous FTP access and update the configuration file at /etc/vsftpd/vsftpd.conf.

Open the file for editing:

sudo nano /etc/vsftpd/vsftpd.conf

Modify or add the following lines:

anonymous_enable=NO
local_enable=YES
write_enable=YES
chroot_local_user=YES
user_sub_token=$USER
local_root=/home/$USER
allow_writeable_chroot=YES

Save the changes and exit the editor.

Step 6 : Restart the vsftpd service to apply the changes:

sudo systemctl restart vsftpd

Step 7 : Add a new user for FTP access:

sudo adduser ftp_user

Step 8 : Assign a password to the new user:

sudo passwd ftp_user

Step 9 : If your server uses a firewall, allow FTP traffic:

sudo firewall-cmd --add-service=ftp --permanent
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Step 10 : If SELinux is enabled, configure it to allow FTP access:

setsebool -P ftpd_connect_all_unreserved 1

Step 11 : Use an FTP client like FileZilla to connect to your server.

- Open FileZilla.

- Go to Site Manager and create a new site.

- Configure Connection Settings

Host: Enter your server's IP address.

Protocol: Choose "FTP - File Transfer Protocol".

Logon Type: Choose "Normal".

Username: Enter ftp_user.

Password: Enter the password set earlier.

- Click Connect and verify access to the FTP server.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured the vsftpd FTP server on CentOS Stream 10.