Re: scp/sftp : how to allow GET only ?

From: David Magda (dmagda+trace050401_at_ee.ryerson.ca)
Date: 05/31/05

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    bluefrederic@yahoo.fr writes:

    > Hi, I would like to configure scp or sftp to allow GET of remote
    > files only, while all remote ssh commands and PUT of local files are
    > denied. Does anyone know how to proceed ? Thanks a lot - Frederic

    Change the permissions of the files and directories that you want
    protected so the users logging in don't have write permissions (chmod
    444 file, chmod 555 dir). 

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David Magda <dmagda at ee.ryerson.ca> 
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the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders in those who may do well 
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