How to Start an FTP Server From inetd.conf

1. Become superuser.

2. Add a nowait entry to the inetd.conf file:

   ftp stream tcp6 nowait root /usr/sbin/in.ftpd in.ftpd -a

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   Note -

   The -a option is specified to enable the use of the ftpaccess file.

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3. Signal inetd to reread the inetd.conf file.

   # pkill -HUP inetd