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Pure-FTPd Overview

Pure-FTPd is a free (BSD), secure, production-quality, and standards-conformant FTP server that focuses on efficiency and ease of use. It provides simple answers to common needs, plus unique useful features for personal users as well as hosting providers. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used for the transfer of computer files between a client and server on a computer network. Pure-FTPd allows you to upload/download files to and from the server, authenticated by username/password or as a public anonymous user.

Key Features​

  • Ease of Use: Simple setup and configuration for easy use.
  • Security: Secure file transfers with support for TLS/SSL encryption.
  • Efficiency: Optimized for high performance and low resource usage.
  • Compatibility: Conformant to FTP standards, ensuring wide compatibility.
  • User Management: Supports virtual users, quotas, and IP-based restrictions.
  • Logging: Comprehensive logging for monitoring and auditing.

Our Version​

We offer a pre-configured version of Pure-FTPd optimized for performance and stability. Below are the details of our setup:

Pure-FTPd (latest version) on Ubuntu Server 18.04​

  • Pure-FTPd (latest version): A free, secure, and efficient FTP server that focuses on ease of use and standards compliance.
  • Ubuntu Server 18.04 (Bionic Beaver): A stable and secure long-term support release, known for its reliability and security.

Key Benefits​

  • Stable Platform: Ubuntu 18.04 provides a reliable and secure environment for running Pure-FTPd.
  • High Performance: Pure-FTPd is optimized for high performance and efficient resource usage.
  • Secure File Transfers: Supports TLS/SSL encryption for secure file transfers.

Getting Started with Pure-FTPd​

  1. Accessing Pure-FTPd: Log in to your server using SSH with the credentials provided during setup.
  2. Configuring Pure-FTPd: Edit the Pure-FTPd configuration files to set up your desired settings, including user authentication, encryption, and logging.
  3. Managing Users: Create and manage FTP users, setting permissions and quotas as needed.
  4. Starting the Service: Start the Pure-FTPd service and ensure it runs at startup.
  5. Testing the Connection: Use an FTP client to connect to your server and verify that file transfers work correctly.
  6. Monitoring and Logging: Monitor the server's performance and review logs for any issues or unauthorized access attempts.

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