📦 Installation Command
apt install proftpd-basic proftpd-mod-crypto
ProFTPD Default Port & Configuration
proftpd systemctl: proftpdHighly configurable FTP server with Apache-like configuration syntax.
🔌 Default Ports
21
tcp
FTP control
20
tcp
FTP data
49152-65534
tcp
Passive range
⚙️ Configuration Files
/etc/proftpd/proftpd.conf/etc/proftpd/modules.conf/etc/proftpd/tls.conf
📂 Default Directories
- config:
/etc/proftpd - data:
User home directories - logs:
/var/log/proftpd - modules:
/usr/lib/proftpd
🔐 Default Credentials
Username:N/A (system users)
Password:N/A (PAM)
💡 Uses PAM for authentication. Virtual users via mod_sql.
⚠️ Conflicts
✅ Works With
🛡️ Security Notes
Enable TLS, use DefaultRoot for chroot, limit login attempts, disable anonymous if not needed
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What port does ProFTPD use?
ProFTPD uses port 21 for FTP control connections by default.
ProFTPD vs vsftpd?
ProFTPD is more feature-rich and configurable. vsftpd is simpler and security-focused.
Where is ProFTPD config?
Main config at /etc/proftpd/proftpd.conf.