CrossFTP Server Installation on CentOS 8

In the ever-evolving landscape of file transfer solutions, CrossFTP Server stands out as a robust and versatile option. If you're running CentOS 8 and looking to streamline your file transfer processes, installing CrossFTP Server might be the solution you're seeking. This article will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing CrossFTP Server on your CentOS 8 system.

Prerequisites:
Before diving into the installation process, let's ensure that your CentOS 8 system meets the necessary prerequisites. Open a terminal and execute the following commands:

sudo dnf update
sudo dnf install java-1.8.0-openjdk

These commands will update your system and install the required Java Development Kit (JDK).

Downloading CrossFTP Server:
Now that we have the prerequisites in place, let's download CrossFTP Server. Visit the official CrossFTP Server download page at https://www.crossftp.com/download.html and copy the link to the latest version of the software.

Back in your terminal, use the following command, replacing "DOWNLOAD_LINK" with the link you copied:

wget DOWNLOAD_LINK

Extracting CrossFTP Server:
Once the download is complete, you need to extract the contents of the downloaded file. Navigate to the directory where the file is located and execute the following command:

tar -xzf crossftp-server-*.tar.gz

This command will extract the files from the downloaded archive.

Installing CrossFTP Server:
Move into the extracted directory and install CrossFTP Server by running the following commands:

cd crossftp-server-*
sudo ./install

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. You may be prompted to provide installation preferences such as the installation directory and port number.

Starting CrossFTP Server:
After the installation is complete, start CrossFTP Server with the following command:

sudo service crossftp-server start

This command initiates the CrossFTP Server, making it accessible on the specified port.

Accessing CrossFTP Server:
Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8000 (or the port you specified during installation). You should see the CrossFTP Server login page. Use the default credentials (username: admin, password: admin) to log in.