Re: [cobalt-users] Change FTP to have root access No Answer?

[Mike Vanecek <nospam99@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 22 Jun 2000 19:15:28 +0100, Sales - Way to the Web
<sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

:>Sorry to labour my attempts at enabling root FTP access. I've fully tested
:>it now and here are all the steps for those wanting to risk opening a
:>serious security hole:
:>
:>1. edit /etc/ftpusers and change the line with root to:

My ftpusers file is empty - maybe the Qube2 does not need it?

:># root
:>
:>2. edit /etc/proftpd and add the following line:
:> 
:>RootLogin on
:>
:>3. also in /etc/proftpd add the following line *directly* below the
:>equivalent line for the admin user:
:>
:>DefaultRoot                     / root
:> 
:>4. Restart inetd:
:>
:>/etc/rc.d/init.d/inet restart
:>
:>Please remember that these instructions are not recommended and any damage
:>arises to your system from following them is purely at your own risk.

Obviously would not want to leave this on all the time?