Setting up Serv-U FTP Server on Ubuntu 20.04

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard network protocol used to transfer files between computers on the internet or on a local network. Serv-U is a powerful and secure FTP server that allows you to transfer files easily and securely. In this tutorial, we will show you how to set up a Serv-U FTP server on Ubuntu 20.04.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you will need the following:

• A server running Ubuntu 20.04.
• Root access to the server.
• A static IP address for the server.

Step 1 - Installing Serv-U

The first step in setting up a Serv-U FTP server is to install the Serv-U software on your Ubuntu server. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal window on your Ubuntu server.
2. Update the package index by running the following command:

sudo apt update

3. Install Serv-U by running the following command:

sudo apt install serv-u

4. Once the installation is complete, start the Serv-U service by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start serv-u

Step 2 - Configuring Serv-U

Now that you have installed Serv-U, you need to configure it to work with your server. Here are the steps to configure Serv-U:

1. Open a web browser and go to the following URL:

https://localhost:8080

2. Log in using the default username and password (admin/admin).
3. Once you have logged in, you will be prompted to change your password. Follow the prompts to change your password.
4. Next, you will need to configure your FTP server settings. Click on the "FTP" tab in the left-hand menu and then click on "FTP Settings". Here, you can configure your server settings, including the server name, IP address, and port number.
5. Once you have configured your FTP server settings, click on the "FTP Users" tab to create a new FTP user. Click on the "Add User" button to create a new user. Enter the user's details and set their permissions.
6. Finally, click on the "FTP Settings" tab again and click on the "Save" button to save your changes.

Step 3 - Testing Your FTP Server

Now that you have set up and configured your Serv-U FTP server, it's time to test it to ensure that it's working properly. Here are the steps to test your FTP server:

1. Open a new terminal window on your Ubuntu server.
2. Use the following command to test your FTP server:

ftp localhost

3. When prompted for a username and password, enter the credentials for the user you created in Step 2.
4. Once you have logged in, you can transfer files to and from your server using the FTP commands.

Congratulations! You have successfully set up a Serv-U FTP server on Ubuntu 20.04. With Serv-U, you can easily transfer files between computers on your network or on the internet.

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