SFTP Docker

What is this?

SFTP Docker is a simple BASH script for setting up an SFTP server inside an existing Docker container.

Who is this for?

Connecting to a Docker container using SFTP can be beneficial for developers working with files within the container. For instance, if you’re developing a web application and need to upload files to the server, you can use SFTP to access the container and transfer files from your local development environment.

Usage

Clone the repository and perform ./run.sh --cid <CONTAINER-ID>. After running the script, you will be able to connect to your Docker container using the following credentials:

ADDRESS : sftp://root@<CONTAINER-IP-ADDR>
PASSWORD: root

Limitations and Caution

• This script is intended for development purposes only. It set the password for the root user to 'root' using the command echo 'root:root' | chpasswd.
• The script currently only supports Docker images that use the apt package manager.
• It has been tested on Docker version 27.0.3.

Disclaimer

This script was not originally intended for public release; it was created quickly to meet my requirements. As a result, it has limitations and potential security concerns. If this script is of interest to the community, I am open to adding new features and fixing bugs. Please feel free to create an issue or submit a pull request. I am going to add new features when force new requirements.