William Jensen wrote: > > I've just installed ftpd from the stable potato packages. Anonymous ftp > cannot log in because ftp user does not exist. I've setup a chroot jail > in /home/ftp. What's the best way to add user ftp in a security conscious > way. I tried useradd ftp, then in /etc/passwd I changed it's shell to > /bin/false. Anything else I should be aware of? > > I'd use scp but work's firewall has the port blocked and I'm not particularly > excited about sending my username and password for my "normal" account login > so > I decided to go the anonymous way. > > Bill
you can change the port for ssh/scp see the manpage .. as for ftp ..thats probably fine ..id be more concerned about the ftpd your using if your using 'ftpd' thats good i wouldn't use proftpd or wu-ftpd though(if your security councious(sp)) nate -- ::: ICQ: 75132336 http://www.aphroland.org/ http://www.linuxpowered.net/ [EMAIL PROTECTED]