Setting Up SSH and FileZilla Server with Linux

To configure access to your server in this setup, you need to specify the following: connection settings, including server host, port, and user credentials. To access files on the server, use FTP/SFTP/FTPS/WebDAV protocols.

In a remote server configuration, a server runs on another computer (a remote host). This setup is particularly useful for securing your file transfers over the internet. One popular method of secure file transfer is through SSH, which adapts the Secure Shell protocol with encryption and secure authentication on both the server and client.

One of the most popular FTP clients that supports SFTP is FileZilla. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to set up SFTP on FileZilla.

Configuring FileZilla Server for SSH

To configure your FileZilla server for SSH, follow these steps:

1. Open FileZilla Server and click on 'Edit' > 'Settings'.

2. Select the 'SSL/TLS settings' option from the left side menu.

3. In the right side menu, select 'Enable FTP over SSL/TLS support'.

4. Enter your Key Password in the Key Password box.

5. Browse to the location of your private key file (created at the time of CSR) and click on it.

6. Once you have entered all the necessary details, click on the OK button.

Enrolling for SSL Certificate

To enable SSL/TLS support on your FileZilla server, you need to enroll for an SSL certificate from a reputable provider. The provider will send you a PEM file containing the intermediate and primary certificate.

Once you receive the PEM file, you can install it on your FileZilla server by following these steps:

1. Open FileZilla Server Options in FileZilla Server.

2. Browse to the location of the PEM file and click on it.

3. Click on the OK button to install the certificate.

Setting Up SFTP

To set up SFTP on FileZilla, follow these steps:

1. In the remote server configuration, enter your connection details, including server host, port, and user credentials.

2. Select the protocol as SFTP from the dropdown menu.

3. Click on the OK button to connect to your remote server.

With these steps, you have successfully set up SSH and FileZilla Server with Linux for secure file transfer over the internet.

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