Install FileZilla for Ubuntu

The process of installing an FTP server on an Ubuntu instance is quite straightforward. In this article, we will cover all the necessary steps to set up a reliable and secure FTP service using VSFTPD, which can be easily integrated with the main web server directory.

First, update your operating system by running the following command: `sudo apt update`. This ensures that your package list is updated and you have access to the latest versions of software packages available.

Next, install VSFTPD using the following command: `sudo apt install vsftpd`. This will download and install the necessary files required for setting up an FTP server.

To check if VSFTPD has been installed successfully, use the following command: `sudo service vsftpd status`. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a message indicating that the service is active.

Now, let's prepare our operating system environment with the software required for running an FTP server. To do this, we need to obtain remote access to your instance using superuser credentials provided by your hosting provider. This will enable us to authenticate an FTP client like FileZilla and access any website root directory located at `/var/www`, which is the default path used for web services on Ubuntu.

In this article, I will guide you through all the steps necessary for installing an FTP service using VSFTPD on an instance with TLS/SSL support. We will also cover how to properly integrate it with the main web server directory for either Apache or Nginx, ensuring that your FTP service is secure and accessible.

Install filezilla for ubuntu