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How to Install SFTPGo on OpenBSD

SFTPGo is an open-source SFTP server designed for simplicity and ease of use. It is written in Go programming language and offers a variety of features such as multiple user support, LDAP authentication, and more. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing SFTPGo on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

• An OpenBSD server with root access
• A non-root user with sudo privileges
• Basic knowledge of the OpenBSD command line interface (CLI)

Step 1: Install Dependencies

The first step is to install the dependencies required to install and run SFTPGo. OpenBSD uses the pkg_add command to install packages.

Open the command terminal and run the following command:

sudo pkg_add go git

This command will install the Go programming language and Git version control system.

Step 2: Create a New User

SFTPGo must run as a non-root user for security reasons. You can create a new user by running the following command:

sudo adduser sftpgo

You will be prompted to enter a password, confirm it, and provide any additional information required.

Step 3: Download and Compile SFTPGo

Next, you need to download and compile the SFTPGo program. First, clone the SFTPGo repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/drakkan/sftpgo.git

Once the repository is cloned, navigate into the directory and use the “build.sh” script to compile SFTPGo:

cd sftpgo
sudo ./build.sh

The compilation process may take some time to complete.

Step 4: Configure SFTPGo

After compiling SFTPGo, you need to configure it for first use. Copy the example configuration file:

cp example.yaml sftpgo.yaml

Open the sftpgo.yaml file using your preferred text editor.

nano sftpgo.yaml

Modify the configuration file with your preferred settings, including the user credentials, directories, server address, and more.

Then, save and close the file.

Step 5: Run SFTPGo

Finally, you can start the SFTPGo service by running the following command:

sudo ./sftpgo serve

This will start the SFTPGo server and make it available to incoming connections.

Conclusion

In conclusion, SFTPGo is an open-source SFTP server designed to be simple and easy to use. By following the steps above, you can download, install, and configure SFTPGo on OpenBSD. You should now be able to run a secure and reliable SFTP server that meets your specific needs.

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