How can I connect to my server via FTP?

To have full control over your vServer, accessing it via FTP or SFTP is essential. Here, you can learn step by step how to connect to your vServer quickly and easily.

Requirements

By default, your vServer does not have an FTP server installed. To use FTP/SFTP, you first need to configure the server via SSH.

Connecting with FileZilla via SFTP

1. Open FileZilla: Start FileZilla and enter the server address (your server’s IP address) in the “Server” field in the Quickconnect bar.
2. Username: Enter your username. By default, you can use “root”.
3. Password: Enter the root password that you received from us via email. If you have already changed the password, use your new root password.
4. Port number: Enter the port number. For SFTP connections, this is always port 22.
5. Connect: Click on “Connect” or press the Enter key to establish the connection to the server.
6. Warning message: Click “OK” if you receive a warning about an unknown host key.

You can now browse your vServer’s file system, upload, download, or manage files.

Installing an FTP server via SSH

If you need a classical FTP server, you can easily install one:

1. Establish an SSH connection: Connect to your vServer via SSH.
2. Update package lists: Run apt-get update to update the package lists.
3. Install the FTP server: Install the FTP server using the command apt-get install proftpd.

After the installation, the FTP server is ready for use, and you can configure it as needed.

Why SFTP?

SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is more secure than FTP because the data transfer is encrypted. This is especially important if you are managing sensitive data on your vServer.

Additional Notes

For managing your vServer and installing additional software, we recommend our user-friendly VionityCP web interface. This allows you to manage your server even more efficiently.

Now you are well-equipped to use your vServer securely and efficiently!