🗃️How to Install FTP to Transfer Files Between Devices on the Same Network

FTP is the abbreviation of File Transfer Protocol. FTP is used to transfer files between computers on a network. You can use FTP to exchange files between computer accounts, transfer files between accounts and a desktop computer, or access software archives online. Using an FTP server is a common solution for businesses that want to keep their data safe. A hosted FTP server could be the answer to getting better data security.
Configuration
Add New User For FTP
adduser rizwanftp
Install Package
apt install proftpd -y
Edit File
nano /etc/proftpd/proftpd.conf
# Set the user and group that the server normally runs at.
User rizwanftp
Group nogroup
<Anonymous ~ftp>
User rizwanftp
# Group nogroup
</Anonymous>
# Include other custom configuration files
Include /etc/proftpd/conf.d/
Directory
Create New Directory For FTP User
mkdir /home/rizwanftp/ftp
Change Permission For Directory FTP
chmod 777 /home/(user)/ftp
Restart Service
/etc/init.d/proftpd restart
Configuration is Completed
Test FTP Service
Host : 10.1.31.1
Username : rizwanftp
Password : rizwan29
Port : 22
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