Installing OpenSSH SFTP Server on Manjaro

OpenSSH SFTP server is a popular way to transfer files securely over the internet. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing OpenSSH SFTP server on Manjaro.

Step 1: Update system packages

Before installing OpenSSH SFTP server, it is recommended to update system packages. To do this, open your terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

This command will update all system packages, including security patches.

Step 2: Install OpenSSH SFTP server

To install OpenSSH SFTP server on Manjaro, you can run the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -S openssh

This command will install the OpenSSH server on your system.

Step 3: Verify the installation

To ensure that OpenSSH SFTP server is correctly installed, you can check its version by running the following command:

ssh -V

This command will displays the version and build number of your OpenSSH server.

Step 4: Configure OpenSSH SFTP server

By default, OpenSSH SFTP server is configured to work with most systems. However, you may want to modify the configuration to suit your particular needs. To do this, open the OpenSSH configuration file using your favorite text editor:

sudo nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config

Here, you can modify various settings related to the server, such as port number, user permissions, and authentication methods.

Step 5: Start OpenSSH SFTP server

To start OpenSSH SFTP server, you can run the following command:

sudo systemctl start sshd

This command will start the OpenSSH server and enable it to accept incoming connections.

Step 6: Enable OpenSSH SFTP server to start on boot

To enable OpenSSH SFTP server to start on boot, run the following command:

sudo systemctl enable sshd

This command will configure Manjaro to start the OpenSSH server automatically every time you boot the system.

Conclusion

OpenSSH SFTP server is a powerful tool for transferring files securely over the internet. With these simple steps, you can quickly install and configure OpenSSH SFTP server on Manjaro to meet your file-transfer needs.