How to Install vsftpd FTP Server on CentOS Stream 9

To set up vsftpd FTP Server on CentOS Stream 9, follow the steps below:

Step 1 : Ensure your system packages are up to date.

sudo dnf update

Step 2 : Use the package manager to install vsftpd.

sudo dnf install vsftpd

Step 3 : After installation, enable and start the vsftpd service.

sudo systemctl enable vsftpd
sudo systemctl start vsftpd

Step 4 : Verify the status of the vsftpd service.

sudo systemctl status vsftpd

Step 5 : Configure vsftpd, Edit the vsftpd configuration file.

sudo nano /etc/vsftpd/vsftpd.conf

Ensure the following settings are adjusted:

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 file.

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 : Set a password for the FTP user.

sudo passwd ftp_user

Step 9 : If you are using a firewall, allow FTP traffic.

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

Step 10 : SELinux Configuration (if enabled)

setsebool -P ftpd_connect_all_unreserved 1

Step 11 : Test Connection

- Open your SFTP client (e.g., FileZilla).

- Add a new site.

- Configure the connection settings (username, password, port, etc.).

- Connect to the FTP server.

Congratulations! You have successfully set up vsftpd FTP Server on CentOS Stream 9.