proftpd ☆
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Description:
Highly configurable GPL-licensed FTP server software
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.3.8c@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: ftp server networking file-transfer security
Install: brew install proftpd
About:
Proftpd is a high-performance, highly configurable FTP server software. It provides a secure and robust solution for file transfers with modular design and detailed logging capabilities. Its primary value is offering a secure alternative to the original wu-ftpd with greater flexibility.
Key Features:
  • Modular architecture with Dynamic Shared Object (DSO) support
  • Enhanced security features including TLS/SSL support
  • Flexible configuration syntax similar to Apache
  • Comprehensive logging and virtual users support
Use Cases:
  • Hosting secure internal or public file transfer servers
  • Migrating from legacy FTP servers like wu-ftpd
  • Automated file exchange for enterprise workflows
Alternatives:
  • vsftpd – vsftpd focuses on security and performance simplicity, whereas Proftpd offers deeper configuration flexibility.
  • Pure-FTPd – Pure-FTPd prioritizes ease of configuration and security, while Proftpd offers a more Apache-like configuration style.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 7:15am 0 VERSION_BUMP 65df0bfe
Dec 11, 2024 8:50pm 1.3.8c 0 VERSION_BUMP 1c31f7a5
Dec 11, 2024 8:07pm 1.3.8c 0 VERSION_BUMP 104fb970
Sep 11, 2024 7:23am 1.3.8b 0 VERSION_BUMP 78cec95d
Mar 18, 2023 3:36am 0 VERSION_BUMP 279ca17d
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