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How to Isolate File Directories for SFTP Users with OpenSSH on Ubuntu 12.04

Introduction

Prerequisite

• This article assumes that you have completed the steps outlined in Initial Server Setup with Ubuntu 12.04 | DigitalOcean.

  SSH Keys

  For increased security, it is advisable that you:

  1. Use SSH keys for system logins. See How To Set Up SSH Keys | DigitalOcean (Windows users: Refer to the article cited, next); and
  2. Disable password logins. See How To Create SSH Keys with PuTTY to Connect to a VPS | DigitalOcean.

Additional Resources

• BasicChroot | Ubuntu Docs
• How To Use Filezilla to Transfer & Manage Files Securely on your VPS | DigitalOcean

As always, if you need help with the steps outlined in this How-To, look to the DigitalOcean Community for assistance by posing your question(s), below.

Article submitted by: Pablo Carranza • DATE