Beginner’s Guide to Installing Pure-FTPd on the Webuzo Admin Panel

Introduction:

Setting up a reliable FTP server is essential for managing and transferring files on a web server. For Webuzo users, Pure-FTPd offers a secure, efficient, and lightweight FTP solution that integrates seamlessly with the control panel. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced server administrator, installing Pure-FTPd on Webuzo is a straightforward process. In this guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step instructions to install and configure Pure-FTPd, ensuring that your FTP server is up and running in no time.

Steps to install Pure-FTPd in webuzo admin control panel

Step 1: Access Webuzo Admin Panel

• Open a web browser and go to http://<your-server-ip>:2087 or the domain where Webuzo is installed.
• Log in using your admin username and password.

Step 2: Navigate to the Apps Section

1. In the Webuzo admin dashboard, click on Apps in the left menu.
2. Under Apps go to install an app and search for pure-FTPd

Step 3: Install Pure-FTPd

1. Inside the FTP Server section, find Pure-FTPd.
2. Click the Install button
3. Webuzo will begin the installation process automatically. Wait for it to complete.

Step 4: Manage Pure-FTPd

• After the installation is complete, you will be able to configure Pure-FTPd:
  1. Click Manage Pure-FTPd to access settings.
  2. Set up users and configure other settings such as permissions or access controls.

Step 5: Start Pure-FTPd

1. After installation, Login as end user.
2. Now you can create, access and Mange the FTP at the end user itself.

Step 6: Test Pure-FTPd

• Use an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla) to connect to the server using the IP address, username, and password to confirm that FTPd is working.

Conclusion:

By following these simple steps, you have successfully installed and configured Pure-FTPd on your Webuzo control panel. This setup will provide you with a robust and secure FTP server, making it easier to manage files and directories on your server. Whether you are handling multiple users or fine-tuning permissions, Pure-FTPd’s flexibility will meet your FTP needs. Now that everything is up and running, you can focus on efficiently managing your hosting server’s data transfers with confidence.