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How can I restrict Cobalt FTP users to just their directory?

April 26, 2017cobalt directory FTP Restrict Users

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How can I restrict Cobalt FTP users to just their directory?

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This requires a custom modification to the /etc/proftod.conf file. Telnet to the server as admin and su – to root. Edit the /etc/proftpd.conf file and make this change Change the line DefaultRoot /home !wheel toward the top of the file to read: Default Root ~ !wheel After that the users should be restricted to their own user directory.