For Debian 4 Users If you followed debian 4 perfect setup guide, you should add this line to work ftp faster: UseReverseDNS off /etc/proftpd/proftpd.conf UseIPv6 off <- change here to off DefaultRoot ~ <- Additional lines for security. IdentLookups off ServerIdent on "FTP Server ready." UseReverseDNS off <- Additional line to work faster