Multiple ftp accounts don't work

[jmstacey]

Ok, the primary ftp account that is created for each user by default works just fine but I can't create anymore than 2 because then I keep getting a login incorrect error message.
I've run out of ideas. I've made sure the password was the same by trying many different test ftp accounts.

Thanks

[DirectAdmin Support]

Hello,

are you actually not able to create more than 2, or just all others past 2 don't work? Check which IP you are ftping into (if it's an owned IP).. and then check the password files in the /etc/proftpd.vhosts.conf .. If the IP doesn't exist there, it will use the /etc/profptd.passwd file. Else, it will use the password file listed. After you figure out which password file it's using, have a look at that password file to make sure that the accounts you've created are there. If everything *appears* correct, then check the /var/log/messages and /var/log/proftpd/* for clues in case the paths/permissions are incorrect.

John

[jmstacey]

All default ftp accounts that are created with a new account work but any new ones (over 1) work. The account is created according to DA but I can't login using the details and I've checked and rechecked that they were correct.

-Jon-

[DirectAdmin Support]

Hello,

For a shared IP, check /etc/proftpd.passwd for the accounts
For an owned IP, check /usr/local/directadmin/data/users/username/ftp.passwd for the accounts.

Also check which password file is being used for the IP in /etc/proftpd.vhosts.conf. If the IP is not there, it will default to use the /etc/proftpd.passwd file.

Find out which password files the accounts are being added to. Also check the /var/log/proftpd/* for clues.

John