How to install or enable FTP service in Linux

In RHEL 3 or later the FTP service is provided by vsftpd daemon (vsftpd stands for “very secure FTP daemon”).

1. Install the vsftpd package:

- on REHEL 5 type:    #  yum  – y  install  vsftpd

2. Ensure the GSSFTP service, a sub-service of xinetd is disabled & inactive by issuing these commands:

#  chkconfig  gssftp  off

#  service  xinetd  restart

3. Configure the vsftpd service to be started when the system boots 7 start the service:

#  chkconfig  vsftpd  on

#  service  vsftpd  start