Question
How to check status, active/deactivate FTP service for the whole server?
Answer
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For Linux
FTP is working via the
service. It is possible to start, stop, restart the service, as well as show its status and reload the settings (without actual restart of the service).
xinetd
Manage service via Plesk interface:
If ‘systemctl’ is unknown, use the commands below.
Manage service via SSH:
Connect to the server via SSHÂ and use the following commands:
# service xinetd start
# service xinetd restart
# service xinetd status
For SystemD OSes:
# systemctl stop xinetd.service
# systemctl reload xinetd.service
For Windows
Manage service via Plesk interface:
Log in to Plesk GUI and go to Tools & Settings > Services Management – FTP Server
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Manage service via RDP:
Connect to the server via RDP and restart ‘Microsoft FTP Service’ in Windows Services console.