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Ubuntu

1. Install ftp server: sudo apt-get install vsftpd;

2. Configuration: modify /etc/vsftpd.conf:

   i. Enable upload: uncomment "write_enable=YES"

   i. Restrict user in their home directory: uncomment following lines:

   chroot_local_user=YES
   chroot_list_enable=YES
   chroot_list_files=/etc/vsftpd.chroot_list
   

   then create a /etc/vsftpd.chroot_list containing a list of users one per line.

3. Restart vsftpd: sudo /etc/init.d/vsftpd restart

Ref:

https://help.ubuntu.com/10.04/serverguide/ftp-server.html http://serverfault.com/questions/354671/ubuntu-vsftpd-server-error-500-oops-could-not-read-chroot-list-file-etc-vsf

CentOS

See note "Install FTP Service for CentOS 6.3 Host behind a Proxy".

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