Unable to access, make directories (and files) with ftp

Question

I'm having trouble with my new server and accessing its directories.

I updated my proftpd.conf with:

DefaultRoot /

No I'm able to see the root directory of my server. But, trying to access some directories gives different results.

For example, I can access /vars but I can't access /home or /root

How can I overcome this?

This is what my ftp client says after trying to access /root:

Server said: /root: No such file or directory

Error -125: remote chdir failed

This is what my ftp client says after trying to create a new directory in /:

Server said: untitled folder: Permission denied

Error -140: remote mkdir failed

What privileges does the account you're logging in with have? — Yitzchak, Jun 27 '11 at 15:45
ls -l on the files you want to edit. Check the user block for your rights on that file. If you are ftp-ing in as anything but root (btw ftp as root is a *bad* idea) you will not be able to make a new directory in / — Yitzchak, Jun 27 '11 at 17:28
btw, if you'd like, perhaps you could answer this question so Ic an approve it? — Kriem, Jun 27 '11 at 17:43

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 28 '11 at 14:39

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ls -l on the files you want to edit. Check the user block for your rights on that file. If you are ftp-ing in as anything but root (btw ftp as root is a bad idea) you will not be able to make a new directory in /

answered Jun 28 '11 at 14:39

Yitzchak

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 27 '11 at 16:00

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I would suggest using client with fish protocol support instead, big chances are you have sshd started on your new server. Anyway, configuring system-wide FTP access for all partitions sounds not so good for me, I'd rather use it for isolated environment.

answered Jun 27 '11 at 16:00

dindras

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I'm aware it's not the best idea. I'm trying to comprehend the possibilities. (read: basic stuff) – Kriem Jun 27 '11 at 16:59

Unable to access, make directories (and files) with ftp

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