The setupftpserver script
Valid for versions 82 through the latest version
Version:
82
Last modified: October 19, 2020
Overview
The /usr/local/cpanel/scripts/setupftpserver script allows you to select your server’s FTP server, configure anonymous FTP services, or disable FTP services.
Note:
You can select an FTP server with WHM’s FTP Server Selection interface (WHM » Home » Service Configuration » FTP Server Selection). You can also configure anonymous FTP with WHM’s FTP Server Configuration interface (WHM » Home » Service Configuration » FTP Server Configuration).
Run the script
To run this script on the command line, use the following format:
/usr/local/cpanel/scripts/setupftpserver options ftpserverOptions
Use the following options with this script:
| Options | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
--force |
Run this script and do not stop for warnings, even if the script fails. | /usr/local/cpanel/scripts/setupftpserver --force pure-ftpd |
--current |
Display the currently-configured FTP server. | /usr/local/cpanel/scripts/setupftpserver --current |
--enable-anonymous |
Enable anonymous FTP.
Warning:
This feature may cause security risks.
|
/usr/local/cpanel/scripts/setupftpserver --enable-anonymous pure-ftpd |
Use the following values for the ftpserver option:
| Value | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
pure-ftpd |
Use the Pure-FTPd FTP server. | /usr/local/cpanel/scripts/setupftpserver pure-ftpd |
proftp |
Use the ProFTP FTP server. | /usr/local/cpanel/scripts/setupftpserver proftpd |
disabled |
Disable FTP services. | /usr/local/cpanel/scripts/setupftpserver disabled |