vsftpd config

[Alexander Dalloz]

Am Do, den 28.07.2005 schrieb Marcel Janssen um 19:13:

> I'd like to open vsftp for anonymous users to write. I just need that for a 
> short moment so that someone can upload something.

Can't you just create a specific user for that purpose? Not to ship
around your configuration problem, but for safety. FTP servers open for
anonymous write are quickly misused.

> Unfortunately I can't get it to work.

Did you read the vsftpd man page?

http://vsftpd.beasts.org/vsftpd_conf.html

Right at the top the settings needed are explained.

> Also, do I need some ports to open besides 21 for people to be able to 
> upload ?

Yes. Depends on whether offering active or passive ftp.

http://slacksite.com/other/ftp.html

> Marcel

Alexander


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