How to restrict FTP users to their own directory?

[Eric33]

Hi,

I need to create 2 FTP users on solaris 8 and to restrict them to only their home directory(and any sub-directories under it).

I am using the generic FTP server and I do not want to install any freeware or external software on the system. Can anyone help advise me how I can configure the accounts/settings so that I am able to accomplish it with the generic OS tools?

Thanks.
Eric

 

[dbase77]

Hi,

Not with default ftp server installed. You need proftpd or similar to do that. You can get binary version of proftpd from

http://www.sunfreeware.com

dbase77

 

[Eric33]

Hi dbase77,

I understand that the generic FTP server do not the functionality. But I recall having seen it been done before. I think it is a combination of generic OS security permissions on the folders and selection of shell used. Any idea?

Thanks.
Eric

 

[daFranze]

you can build a chroot environment, just google for "Solaris chroot ftp" and you will find what you need

Best Regards, Franz
--
Solaris System Manager from Munich, Germany
I used to work for Sun Microsystems Support (EMEA) for 5 years

 

[mrn]

Take a look at my FAQ faq60-2315 it may help

Mike

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