MaxInstances

Name

MaxInstances -- Sets the maximum number of child processes to be spawned

Synopsis

MaxInstances [ MaxInstances number]

Default

MaxInstances none

Context

server config

Module

mod_core

Compatibility

1.1.6pl1

Description

The MaxInstances directive configures the maximum number of child processes that may be spawned by a parent proftpd process in standalone mode. The directive has no effect when used on a server running in inetd mode. Because each child proftpd process represents a single client connection, this directive also controls the maximum number of simultaneous connections allowed. Additional connections beyond the configured limit are syslog'd and silently disconnected. The MaxInstances directive can be used to prevent undesirable denial-of-service attacks (repeatedly connecting to the ftp port, causing proftpd to fork-bomb). By default, no limit is placed on the number of child processes that may run at one time.

See also

Examples

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