How to install FTP in local machine [Ubuntu]

Step #1: sudo apt-get install vsftpd

Step #2: sudo gedit /etc/vsftpd.conf

Step #3: mkdir /home/<username>/files

Step #4: sudo chown root:root /home/username

Step #5: to start ftp: sudo service vsftpd restart

Step #6: Now you can access the FTP by using the IP address

Ex.: in browser, type: "ftp://<your system ip address>"

In the user name, password type your local systems  root username password.