UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

OK, let see, i have a Tru64 Unix and need to know how the list of ftp users works and in /etc/ftpusers we have the unauthorized users but when we create a new user i want this users put automatic for deny access .....

where i set when creation of users action put automatic the user in that file?

Please give me anyone a hint or any clue how i can manage the users who has ftp access.

Willy

I would guess it matters how you are adding your users. If you have a script that you run as root, add the following command with appropriate changes to set userid to the name of the new user account:

echo "$userid" >> /etc/ftpusers