Creating sftp-only user fails in control panel?

Hi,

I'm puzzled by the procedure of creating an additional user that I want to have ftp access only to some specific directory.

When I create a 'no shell (sftp only)' user in the control panel, I seem to be unable to ftp into my myusername.webfactional.com using the new username and its password. I also cannot ssh with that combo (as is to be expected).

When I create a user with the /bin/bash shell type I am able to use both ftp and ssh. Now, following the instructions described in enabling ftp-access for additional users I ssh into the new user's account <mynewuser> and execute

chsh -s /sbin/nologin <mynewuser>

and I get what I expect.

Except that the control panel is still showing this <mynewuser> to have the /bin/bash shell type, instead of the expected 'No Shell (sftp only)' type. So how would I restore shell access for this user again?

asked 27 Nov '10, 10:13

rogererens
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When I create a 'no shell (sftp only)' user in the control panel, I seem to be unable to ftp into my myusername.webfactional.com using the new username and its password. I also cannot ssh with that combo (as is to be expected).

I've tested this on the same server your account is on and I have the same problem. When creating an account without shell access, it only grants access via SFTP. I am able to connect via SFTP after creating another user on your account.

So how would I restore shell access for this user again?

Edit the user in the control panel. Make sure /bin/bash is selected and click Update. That should re-enable shell access.

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answered 27 Nov '10, 10:40

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edited 27 Nov '10, 10:44

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