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Oracle Linux: FTP Connection Fails with "Login failed." When the User's Shell is Set to "nologin" (Doc ID 3001252.1)

Last updated on JANUARY 31, 2024

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Symptoms

When trying to connect to an account via FTP, the connection fails with the "Login failed." error:

Cause

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