Fedora 39

How to Install vsftpd FTP Server on Fedora 39

To set up vsftpd FTP Server on Fedora 39, follow these steps:

Step 1 : Ensure your system is up to date by running:

sudo dnf update

Step 2 : Install vsftpd using the following command:

sudo dnf install vsftpd

Step 3 : Once the installation is complete, enable and start the vsftpd service:

sudo systemctl enable vsftpd
sudo systemctl start vsftpd

Step 3 : After starting, check the status of vsftpd

sudo systemctl status vsftpd

Step 4 : Disable Anonymous FTP Access and Configure Settings

- Edit the vsftpd configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/vsftpd/vsftpd.conf

Make sure the following lines are set or updated:

anonymous_enable=NO
local_enable=YES
write_enable=YES
chroot_local_user=YES
user_sub_token=$USER
local_root=/home/$USER
allow_writeable_chroot=YES

Step 5 : Restart the vsftpd service for changes to take effect:

sudo systemctl restart vsftpd

Step 6 : Add a user for FTP access and set a password:

sudo adduser ftp_user
sudo passwd ftp_user

Step 7 : Allow Traffic in UFW

If you're using UFW, allow traffic on the FTP port (default is 21):

sudo firewall-cmd --add-service=ftp --permanent
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Step 8 : If SELinux is enabled, run the following commands to configure it:

setsebool -P ftpd_connect_all_unreserved 1

Step 8 : Test Connection

- Open SFTP Client (FileZilla)

- Add Site



  • Host: Your server IP or domain
  • Port: 21
  • Protocol: FTP - File Transfer Protocol
  • Encryption: Use explicit FTP over TLS if available
  • Logon Type: Ask for password
  • User: Your FTP username
  • Password: Your FTP user's password

- Connect

Congratulations! You have successfully set up and configured vsftpd on Fedora 39. You can now securely transfer files using your FTP server.