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[Hernardr]

Are there any security differences between using FTP and SFTP on a VPS, and what configurations should I apply to ensure safe file transfers when managing sensitive data on my server?

[Chinaneya]

Yeah, a VPS with FTP and SFTP support is totally standard, and it works the same regardless of whether you pay with Litecoin or any other method. Once the server is set up, you can easily enable SFTP for secure file transfers or FTP if you need simpler access for legacy tools.

With most VPS setups (especially KVM-based ones), you get full root access, so installing and configuring an FTP server like vsftpd or using built-in SSH/SFTP access is straightforward. It's actually one of the main advantages of VPS hosting — you're not limited like on shared hosting, so you can fully control how file access is handled.

[Hernardr]

Thanks for clarifying! Since I'm handling sensitive data, should I completely disable standard FTP to avoid plain-text password risks, or is it safe if I just use a strong password?

[Chinaneya]

Definitely disable FTP! It sends everything in clear text. Stick to SFTP since it's encrypted via SSH. For extra security, use SSH keys instead of passwords to prevent brute-force attacks on your VPS.