Description:
Highly configurable GPL-licensed FTP server software
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 1.3.9d@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
ftp
server
networking
file-transfer
security
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Install:
brew install proftpd
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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.
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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
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Use Cases:
- Hosting secure internal or public file transfer servers
- Migrating from legacy FTP servers like wu-ftpd
- Automated file exchange for enterprise workflows
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Alternatives:
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vsftpd
– vsftpd focuses on security and performance simplicity, whereas Proftpd offers deeper configuration flexibility.
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Pure-FTPd
– Pure-FTPd prioritizes ease of configuration and security, while Proftpd offers a more Apache-like configuration style.
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| Aug 14, 2026 9:09pm |
1.3.9d |
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| Jul 8, 2026 3:18am |
1.3.9c |
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| Jun 2, 2026 9:32pm |
1.3.9b |
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| Apr 27, 2026 11:59pm |
1.3.9a |
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| Sep 15, 2025 7:15am |
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65df0bfe |
| Dec 11, 2024 8:50pm |
1.3.8c |
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| Dec 11, 2024 8:07pm |
1.3.8c |
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| Sep 11, 2024 7:23am |
1.3.8b |
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