What is Pure-FTPd?
Pure-FTPd supports external authentication modules, and writing a new backend can be as simple as a few lines of shell script. Pure-FTPd supports a virtual quota system : accounts can have individual quota (max number of files, max total size) even when they share the same system uid.
How do I install a Pure-FTPd server?
Beginners can install a Pure-FTPd server in 5 minutes. It can be as simple as installing the package, typing pure-ftpd & and… that’s all. You already have a running server, and clients can start to connect.
Can Pure-FTPd run 100% non-root?
It can even run 100% non-root, with its built-in chroot () emulation and virtual accounts. Transmission of cleartext passwords and commands can be avoided : Pure-FTPd has optional support for an SSL/TLS encryption layer using the OpenSSL library.
What is the best free FTP server for Windows?
Pure-FTPd. Pure-FTPd is a free (BSD), secure, production-quality and standard-conformant FTP server. It doesn’t provide useless bells and whistles, but focuses on efficiency and ease of use. It provides simple answers to common needs, plus unique useful features for personal users as well as hosting providers.