How to configure sftp chroot jail environment to allow users to configure their webpages without being able to access any other system directories.

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Issue

  • Organization is hosting multiple websites using Apache virtual hosting. Webadmin needs to have access to one directory and to be able to upload files via "sftp", however, he should not have access via "ssh" or be able to browse any other system directories.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

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