📦 Installation Command
apt install vsftpd
vsftpd FTP Server Port & Configuration
vsftpd systemctl: vsftpdVery Secure FTP Daemon. Lightweight, secure FTP server.
🔌 Default Ports
21
tcp
FTP control
20
tcp
FTP data (active mode)
40000-50000
tcp
Passive mode range (configurable)
⚙️ Configuration Files
/etc/vsftpd.conf/etc/vsftpd.userlist/etc/vsftpd.chroot_list
📂 Default Directories
- config:
/etc/vsftpd.conf - data:
/srv/ftp (anonymous) or user home dirs - logs:
/var/log/vsftpd.log - userlist:
/etc/vsftpd.userlist
🔐 Default Credentials
Username:ftp (anonymous)
Password:any email (anonymous)
💡 Anonymous disabled by default. Uses system users for auth. Virtual users possible with PAM.
⚠️ Conflicts
✅ Works With
🛡️ Security Notes
Enable TLS (ssl_enable=YES), disable anonymous, use chroot, set passive port range, use fail2ban
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What port does vsftpd use?
vsftpd uses port 21 for control and port 20 for active mode data transfer.
How to enable FTPS in vsftpd?
Add ssl_enable=YES and configure ssl_cert_file and ssl_private_key_file in vsftpd.conf.
vsftpd passive mode ports?
Configure pasv_min_port and pasv_max_port in vsftpd.conf for passive mode.