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Re: PROFTPD root login



On Wed, Jul 12, 2000 at 09:33:31PM +0200, ?ts Attila wrote:
> I've installed PROFTPD with factory settings.
> Connecting with CuteFTP I cannot logon as root.
> What is the reason and the solution?

Reason, it's insanely insecure.

Solution, read the FAQ on http://www.proftpd.net/docs/ and
particualarly the "AllowRootLogin" directive.

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