Access to an FTP server as if it were a local directory

Last update on October 30, 2009 11:45 AM by jak58
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Access to an FTP server as if it were a local directory







  • Install Curlftpfs : 
    • sudo aptitude install curlftpfs
  • Create the directory for FTP server: 
    • mkdir mountpoint
  • Add authorized users to use the software(fuse group): 
    • sudo adduser username fuse
  • Mount the FTP server: 
    • curlftpfs login: password@myftpserver.com mountpoint
  • From here:
    • You can access the contents of your FTP server as if it was just a local directory.
      • To remove access: fusermount -u mountpoint.
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