about setting ftp server in linux... thanks

[melnet]

hi

when i type ftp address on browser, it pops error msg, 503 login incorrect.
however i type ftp commnad->open ftp_address in terminal. it's successful but the folder is not /var/ftp. it's /home/john.
how can i type ftp address on browser and pop a box which i can input login name and password?

thanks for help...

 

[Trekkie]

what type ftp server are you using? what kind of browser are you using? check your browser...perhaps, you need to change your settings in the browser.

Tk.

 

[melnet]

i am using vsftpd-1.1.3-8.i tried to use ie6 and Mozilla 1.2.1. they didn't work.

could u tell me where to modify in ie6 and Mozilla 1.2.1?

thanks for help

 

[thedaver]

The customary method for transmitting a username and password when using FTP protocol within a browser is to type the URL in this manner:


ftp://usernameassword@ftp.example.com

In this case, the "username" and "password" become part of the URL that you type. Anonymous FTP is generally taken care of by the browser, but the FTP server may sometimes require a verifiable email address as the password for "anonymous" so you may need to use the full URL above even for some anonymous FTP sites.

Additionally, PLEASE understand that this username/password will remain in your browser's URL cache (drop-down list) and will allow others to easily view this information by opening your Recent sites cache.


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