Allow users to transfer files w/ sftp or scp but not have shell-access on server.

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Is it possible to allow users to transfert file to a Red Hat Enteprise Linux with scp/sftp and deny them access to any shell at the same time?
  • User is able to use both scp and sftp but not a shell.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and more recent.

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