how can I completely turn off ftp with proftp?

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I only want to use SFTP and turn off FTP for my proftp server. I don't want to "Limit LOGIN", but turn it off completely. I also tried to turn off the DefaultServer, but this way the server still answers.

What I want is the response "ftp: connect: Connection refused". How can I configure proftp this way ?

score 2 · Answer 1 · edited Oct 06 '19 at 13:30

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I think there is another way that for me looks more clean:

Disable the default server (DefaultServer off)
and create vhost(s) for the services you want to offer.

edited Oct 06 '19 at 13:30

Vincent

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answered Oct 06 '19 at 13:04

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To expand on this: in the VirtualHost config you'll need to use the Port directive for each, otherwise any without will by default use port 21. – Zayne S Halsall Oct 15 '22 at 06:18

bertfred · Accepted Answer · 2019-08-01T09:49:29.867

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Unfortunately this isn't possible https://github.com/proftpd/proftpd/issues/822

EDIT: This actually is possible through setting the FTP port to 0.

edited Aug 01 '19 at 09:49

answered Jul 30 '19 at 15:39

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To expand on this: setting `Port 0` in server config isn't enough, you'll also need to use the Port directive in each VirtualHost to ensure nothing is listening on 21. – Zayne S Halsall Oct 15 '22 at 06:19

how can I completely turn off ftp with proftp?

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