pure-ftpd ☆
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Description:
Secure and efficient FTP server
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: ftp server ftps networking security
Install: brew install pure-ftpd
About:
PureFtpd is a secure, efficient, and standards-compliant FTP server daemon designed for modern UNIX-like systems. It prioritizes security with features like chroot jails, virtual users, and TLS/SSL encryption. Its lightweight architecture and flexible configuration make it ideal for high-performance file transfer services.
Key Features:
  • TLS/SSL encryption (FTPS) support
  • Virtual users with SQL or LDAP backends
  • Built-in anti-hammering and rate limiting
  • Chroot jail support for enhanced security
  • IPv6 and high-performance I/O support
Use Cases:
  • Hosting secure file sharing services for clients
  • Automated file transfers in enterprise environments
  • Providing authenticated access without system user accounts
Alternatives:
  • vsftpd – vsftpd is a simpler, lightweight alternative often found in default Linux installations, while PureFtpd offers more advanced features like virtual users and built-in SQL support.
  • proftpd – proftpd is highly modular and configurable, resembling Apache's syntax, whereas PureFtpd focuses more on security and simplicity out of the box.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 11, 2024 7:12am 2 VERSION_BUMP 4554b671
Nov 21, 2022 5:19pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5d16d002
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