topic Re: ftp codes in Operating System - HP-UX

ftp codes

john nikho — Fri, 06 Oct 2000 20:14:09 GMT

While in a ftp session each command entered creates a code and a some kind of description. Where can I get the entire list of FTP codes and their meaning. For example:
220 wdntftp Microsoft FTP Service (Version 5.0).
331 Password required for paftp.
230-Welcome to ftp.infores.com
230 User paftp logged in.
Remote system type is Windows_NT.
Interactive mode off.
200 Type set to I.
250 CWD command successful.
250 CWD command successful.
200 PORT command successful.
550 junk: Access is denied.
550 ../tom: The system cannot find the file specified.
250 CWD command successful.
221 see ya....

Re: ftp codes

Adi Kremer — Fri, 06 Oct 2000 20:19:43 GMT

You can have a good start if you go to: http://www.nexor.com/index-rfc.htm

and ask for rfc number 640. It has all the codes and explanations

Re: ftp codes

James R. Ferguson — Fri, 06 Oct 2000 20:27:20 GMT

John:

See the man pages for ftpd. Believe it or not, each digit of the code has significance. For instance, the first digit indicates whether the reply is good, bad or incomplete. Do not rely on the exact text associated with each code, as it will differ on different OS platforms (UNIX, NT, etc.).

...JRF...