sFTPGo is a modern, full-featured, open-source SFTP server that supports FTP, FTPS, and SFTP protocols. It also comes with features like virtual users, event-driven automation, and cloud storage integration. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install sFTPGo on Rocky Linux. Hosting your sFTPGo setup on a WindowsVPS will provide enhanced performance, security, and scalability with the benefits of a powerful VPS server.

Step 1: Update Your VPS Server

Before installing sFTPGo, make sure your VPS server is up to date. Run the following commands to update the system:

sudo dnf update -y

Running sFTPGo on a WindowsVPS ensures you have dedicated resources and enhanced security, making file transfers faster and more reliable.

Step 2: Install sFTPGo

The sFTPGo package is not available in the default Rocky Linux repositories, but you can install it by adding the official repository. First, create a new repository file:

sudo nano /etc/yum.repos.d/sftpgo.repo

Add the following contents to the file:

[sftpgo]
name=sFTPGo Repository
baseurl=https://packages.sftpgo.com/rpm/stable
enabled=1
gpgcheck=1
gpgkey=https://packages.sftpgo.com/rpm/stable/gpg

Save the file and exit the editor. Then, install sFTPGo using the following commands:

sudo dnf install sftpgo -y

Step 3: Start and Enable the sFTPGo Service

Once the installation is complete, start the sFTPGo service and enable it to run at boot:

sudo systemctl start sftpgo
sudo systemctl enable sftpgo

To check if sFTPGo is running, use the following command:

sudo systemctl status sftpgo

Step 4: Configure Firewall to Allow SFTP Traffic

If you are using a firewall on your VPS server, you need to allow traffic on port 22 (the default SFTP port). Use the following commands to configure the firewall:

sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=ssh
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

This ensures that your sFTPGo server can accept incoming SFTP connections securely.

Step 5: Configure sFTPGo

sFTPGo comes with a default configuration that works for most setups, but you can customize it to suit your needs. The main configuration file is located at /etc/sftpgo/sftpgo.json. Open the file for editing:

sudo nano /etc/sftpgo/sftpgo.json

Here, you can adjust settings such as the listening port, authentication methods, and logging. Once you make the changes, save the file and restart the sFTPGo service to apply the changes:

sudo systemctl restart sftpgo

Step 6: Create a Virtual User in sFTPGo

sFTPGo supports virtual users, which makes user management easier without the need for system-level accounts. To create a new virtual user, run the following command:

sudo sftpgo-admin user add

Follow the prompts to configure the new user, including the username, password, and home directory.

Step 7: Access sFTPGo Web Interface

sFTPGo comes with a web-based interface that allows you to manage users, configure settings, and monitor activity. To access the web interface, open your browser and navigate to http://your-server-ip:8080. The default login credentials are:

• Username: admin
• Password: changeme (be sure to change this password upon first login)

After logging in, you can manage users, configure the SFTP service, and set up event-driven workflows.

Step 8: Optimize Your VPS Server for sFTPGo

To ensure optimal performance for your sFTPGo server, hosting it on a WindowsVPS is recommended. A VPS server provides dedicated resources, enabling faster file transfers, increased storage, and better security for sensitive data. With a VPS, you can easily scale your infrastructure to meet growing data transfer demands and ensure uptime for your SFTP service.

Conclusion

sFTPGo is a feature-rich SFTP server that provides flexibility and secure file transfer options. By installing sFTPGo on Rocky Linux, you can efficiently manage file transfers, virtual users, and automated workflows. Hosting your sFTPGo setup on a WindowsVPS gives you the advantage of enhanced performance, security, and scalability, ensuring that your file transfer needs are met reliably.

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