Re: [LUG] FTP Login

[Michael Everitt <michael@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On 09/07/20 21:36, Eion MacDonald wrote:
> On 09/07/2020 20:12, Julian Hall wrote:
>> On 09/07/2020 19:39, Edward Lister via list wrote:
>>> We need some context Neil.
>>>
>>> FTP is file transfer protocol and is used to upload and download large
>>> files instead of, for example, emailing them.
>>>
>>> An 'FTP login' could mean account credentials, i.e. a username and/or
>>> password for accessing an FTP service.
>>>
>>> Basically it's like giving someone the keys to your front door to
>>> deliver a parcel, or to take one away. Depending on how you've set up
>>> your FTP server, the hallway door would be locked as well, leaving
>>> some room inside the property to shelter the package.
>>>
>>> It's straightforward enough to setup an FTP server on linux, although
>>> for a personal computer on a broadband connection it could be rather
>>> less straightforward. On the other hand, accessing someone else's FTP
>>> server is usually a piece of cake, assuming they give you an 'FTP
>>> login' for it (or not, in the case of some organisations who offer a
>>> public service).
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>> Ed
>>>
>>> On 2020-07-09 18:29, Neil wrote:
>>>> Some one is asking about my FTP login. I am not sure what that means.
>>>> Can anyone please tell me?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Neil
>>>>
>> Ed is right re context Neil. Is the someone a person you trust i.e.
>> family member, friend of many years etc, or a rep from a company you
>> deal with, or just a person with whom you have contact? FTP as Ed says
>> is for transferring files between your computer and a remote server.
>> Uses may be to share a large file, archive data online, download a Linux
>> ISO, edit website content etc.
>>
>> You can do it in a browser - where the format is
>> ftp://username:password@server - or in an FTP client program, or from
>> the terminal in Linux.
>>
>> You may have webspace for a website provided by your ISP; this would be
>> accessed via FTP. Ditto any webspace for a domain you may own. In either
>> case if you do not know it yourself the ISP or domain host should.
>>
>> The priority though is to understand the risks before you divulge the
>> information.
>>
>> Apologies if this sounds patronising but I'd rather not just tell you
>> what to do without making sure you are aware of the above.
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> Julian
>>
> UNLESS you know personally the person asking you for FTP log in, you
> take a big risk.
> Example of use.
>
> I use ftp to upload files to a non public place on rented server, so I
> can access from any of my computers.
>
> If I were to give the log-on details to anyone else, they would have
> access to my server!
>
> However you may want to download (say) a Linux Distribution and the
> repository can be accessed by browser via html or to a ftp-server with
> published log on details for you to access that file and download by ftp.
>
> Why does someone WANT YOUR log on details!
>
Sounds like a scam... ;P

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