vsftpd ☆
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Description:
Secure FTP server for UNIX
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: ftp server file-transfer networking security
Install: brew install vsftpd
About:
Vsftpd (Very Secure FTP Daemon) is a high-performance, secure FTP server for UNIX-like systems. It is designed with a focus on security, leveraging a paranoid and proactive approach to prevent common vulnerabilities. The daemon supports virtual users, IPv6, and SSL/TLS encryption, making it a robust choice for secure file transfers.
Key Features:
  • High performance and low memory footprint
  • Security-focused architecture (privilege separation, chroot)
  • Support for virtual users and IPv6
  • Built-in SSL/TLS encryption support
Use Cases:
  • Hosting secure, public or private file repositories
  • Setting up an internal corporate file transfer server
  • Migrating from older, less secure FTP daemons
Alternatives:
  • proftpd – ProFTPD is highly configurable and modular, while vsftpd prioritizes a minimalist and secure-by-default design.
  • pure-ftpd – Pure-FTPd focuses on ease of administration and flexibility, whereas vsftpd emphasizes a smaller codebase and strict security.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 11, 2025 10:42pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b08f45f8
Sep 11, 2024 10:22pm 0 VERSION_BUMP dc53aa15
Dec 28, 2022 3:45pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b9d41ebc
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