Set Up a Basic FTP/Secure FTP Server with vsftpd

Introduction This guide will walk you through installing and configuring vsftpd for FTP and FTPS (TLS) on a ServerStadium VM or a dedicated server running Ubuntu 24.04. You’ll also set up SFTP access using OpenSSH, create user accounts locked to their own folders, and open only the ports you need. Note on terminology: “Secure FTP” can…