The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a simple option for data transfers. The SSH options provide secure transfer methods for critical objects like configuration files, while the Trivial FTP options provide simple file transfer methods for non-critical files.
Options for configuring FTP, SSH, and TFTP are in System Settings > Services. Click the edit to configure the related service.
Configuring FTP For Any Local User FTP requires a new dataset and a local user account.
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a simple option for data transfers. The SSH options provide secure transfer methods for critical objects like configuration files, while the Trivial FTP options provide simple file transfer methods for non-critical files.
The FTP service has basic and advanced setting options. Click the edit for FTP to open the Basic Settings configuration screen.
FTP Basic Settings To configure FTP, go to System Settings > Services and find FTP, then click edit.
Configuring SFTP Service SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), is available by enabling SSH remote access to the TrueNAS system. SFTP is more secure than standard FTP as it applies SSL encryption on all transfers by default.
Go to Services, find the SSH entry, and click the edit.
Select Allow Password Authentication.
Evaluate Log in as Root with Password for your security environment: SSH with root is a security vulnerability. It allows more than SFTP transfer access.
FTP Connections FTP connections cannot share connections with other accounts, such as SMB connections. FTP connections need a new dataset and local user account.
Go to Storage > Pools to add a new dataset.
See Creating Datasets for information on how to create the dataset. After this step is completed, the new dataset appears nested beneath the pool.
Next, go to Accounts > Users > Add to create a local user on the TrueNAS.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a communication protocol. It transfers data across a computer network. Configure FTP service settings on TrueNAS using the FTP services screen.
After making changes to settings click SAVE to confirm and save your changes.
Click ADVANCED OPTIONS to display advanced settings options. Click BASIC OPTIONS to return to the basic settings options.
Click CANCEL to exit without saving.
General Options Settings Name Description Port Enter the port the FTP service listens on.
Secure Socket Shell (SSH) is a network communication protocol. It provides encryption to secure data. Use the SSH services screen to configure SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). SFTP is available by enabling SSH remote access to the TrueNAS system.
Allowing external connections to TrueNAS is a security vulnerability! Enable SSH only when there is a need for external connections. See Security Recommendations for more security considerations when using SSH. General Options
Setting Up TFTP The Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) is a light-weight version of FTP. It is often used in a local environment. It can transfer configuration or boot files between machines, such as routers. TFTP offers a very limited set of commands and provides no authentication.
Determine the usage requirements for the TrueNAS system. If they are minimal, configure TFTP. For example, if the TrueNAS system is only used for storing images.
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) is a basic protocol designed for simple file transfer. It provides no user authentication or the ability to browse a directory hierarchy. Use the TFTP service screen to configure TFTP service on the TrueNAS.
TFTP Service Screen Settings Path
Name Description Directory Browse to an existing directory to use for storage. Some devices can require a specific directory name. Consult the documentation for that device to see if there are any restrictions.
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a simple option for data transfers. The additional SSH options provide secure config file transfer methods. Trivial FTP options provide only simple config file transfer methods.
Options for configuring FTP, SSH, and TFTP are in the system Services. Click the edit to configure the related service.
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