Setting up FileZilla Server on CentOS 8

FileZilla Server is a powerful and secure FTP server software that allows users to upload, download, and manage files on a server. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to install and configure FileZilla Server on CentOS 8.

Table of Contents

1. Prerequisites

2. Installing FileZilla Server

3. Configuring FileZilla Server

4. Testing FileZilla Server

5. Securing FileZilla Server

Prerequisites:

Before starting the installation of FileZilla Server on CentOS 8, you need to make sure that your server meets the following requirements:

• A CentOS 8 server with root access
• An active internet connection
• Open ports 21 and 14147 in the firewall

Installing FileZilla Server:

To install FileZilla Server on CentOS 8, follow these steps:

Step 1: Update the package repository

sudo yum update

Step 2: Install the EPEL repository

sudo yum install epel-release

Step 3: Install FileZilla Server

sudo yum install filezilla-server

Configuring FileZilla Server:

After installing FileZilla Server, you need to configure it by following these steps:

Step 1: Start the FileZilla Server interface

sudo filezilla-server

Step 2: Enter a new password for the admin user

Step 3: Configure the server settings, including the port number, maximum number of connections, and timeout settings.

Step 4: Create new users and set their permissions

Testing FileZilla Server:

To test whether FileZilla Server is working properly, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open FileZilla client on your local machine

Step 2: Enter the server's IP address, username, and password

Step 3: Connect to the server and check if you can upload, download, and manage files

Securing FileZilla Server:

To secure FileZilla Server, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable SSL/TLS encryption for secure data transfer

Step 2: Use SFTP instead of FTP to encrypt all data and commands

Step 3: Set strong passwords for all users and use password policies

Step 4: Disable anonymous login and limit user access to specific directories

In this article, we have shown you how to install and configure FileZilla Server on CentOS 8. We have also provided some tips on how to secure your server. We hope that this guide has been helpful in setting up your own FileZilla Server.

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