How To install an FTP server (Gproftpd) in Linux

FTP as you know stands for File Transfer Protocol.Typically used to upload and download files from the internet or Local network.It uses port 21 for transmission.In linux you have a wide choice for ftp servers but i personally prefer gproftpd especially for new linux users as it has a decent GUI which makes it easy to configure rather than doing it via command line.So here's how you go about doing it.
Step 1 : Go to the Terminal(Applications->Accessories->Terminal) and type sudo apt-get install gproftpd .This would install proftpd ftp server and gproftpd which is the GUI for proftpd server.

Step 2 : Now once it is installed, go to System->Administration->Gproftpd and open it.It would ask you to allow gproftpd to use its own configuration file.Select YES
Step 3 : Then you would reach the main FTP server menu.From here on it should be child's play.All options are plain english.

Step 4 : It's advised to Deactivate your ftp server when trying to set it up.Then go to the USERS tab
Step 5 : And fill in the form such as username,password,directory and directory permissions and then ADD the user and click on Apply

Step 6 : Under the Servers tab, you might want to enter or modify the FTP server name,port no,upload speed,download speed etc.

Step 7 : Once all that's done, Apply Changes and Activate your ftp server
Step 8 : You should be good to go now!!
NOTE:Incase you need to access your ftp server from the internet then you need to open port 21.. You need to do so in the router.READ THIS if you have virtual server if not READ THIS.