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Passive FTP Mode (PASSV)

A mode for FTP connections that will initiate connections from the client side. Using this mode may be helpful if a user is having problems connecting to an FTP server through a firewall.

Enable passive mode for FTP in Plesk Panel

Log in as “root” to the server shell over SSH.

Edit your ProFTPD configuration file.

1. Issue the command vi /etc/proftpd.conf
2. Add the following lines anywhere within the [Global] section:

3. Save the file

Log in to Parallels Plesk Panel as “admin”, go to Modules > Firewall, and click Edit Firewall Configuration.

Click Add Custom Rule.

Specify the following:

1. Rule name
2. Direction: select Incoming.
3. Action: select Allow.
4. Ports: in the Add port input box, enter the value 49152-65534. Leave the TCP option selected, and click Add.
5. Click OK.
6. Click Activate, and then click Activate again.