Questions tagged [ftp]
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a common protocol for transferring files between computers over networks
2,223
questions
138
votes
12
answers
478k
views
How to upload one file by FTP from command line?
I need to upload a single file to FTP server from Ubuntu. This operation should be done in a script (in non-interactive mode). What is the right syntax for ftp?
I'm trying this, to no avail:
$ ftp -...
- 1,681
85
votes
6
answers
53k
views
How can I get FileZilla to ignore folder or files (like .svn or CVS)?
How can I get FileZille to ignore folders or files? I don't want to upload my version-control info to my web-server!
(question implied in a comment to another answer).
- 1,817
74
votes
13
answers
223k
views
Keeping local windows folder in sync with remote ftp folder in real time [closed]
I know it has been asked before, but I would like it to happen in real time and transparently (without the need to open a separate FTP client such as FileZilla).
For example, if I edit a text file in ...
- 1,829
69
votes
10
answers
111k
views
Dead-simple FTP server for Windows? [closed]
I Googled for it, tried a few of them, but I find that even the simplest I found (www.xlightftpd.com) is way too complicated.
I just need this:
single EXE or portable (ie. no installer, just unzip ->...
- 5,771
52
votes
7
answers
297k
views
How to upload a file from the command line with FTP or SSH?
I have never done this before and I am creating a bash shell script to do this for me. I will also be connecting via ssh to do some things (which I already know how to do). So maybe there is a way to ...
- 15.1k
51
votes
4
answers
11k
views
What is the difference between FTPS and SFTP? [duplicate]
Trying to set up a system for my 4 remote employees to transfer files. It has to be secure. Is SFTP better than FTPS? What is the difference?
- 563
50
votes
3
answers
49k
views
FTPS versus SFTP versus SCP
I would like to know exactly what the difference is between the following protocols:
FTPS, SFTP, and SCP. For instance Unix has an scp tool, FileZilla offers FTP and SFTP,
whereas JetBrains PhpStorm ...
- 3,646
45
votes
11
answers
433k
views
How to SCP from Linux server to Windows client
I'm SSHing into a Linux machine using PuTTY and trying to copy a file down somewhere (anywhere) to my local machine. I figure SCP is the best candidate for the job but don't really care, so long as ...
- 2,852
40
votes
8
answers
233k
views
How to download a folder containing multiple files on an FTP server to a desktop?
I want to download a folder which contains hundreds of files that are hosted on an ftp server to my Windows 7 desktop. I've never used FTP before, so I am not sure where to start.
user42307
38
votes
6
answers
299k
views
Login with Linux FTP username and password
What's the command for logging in with FTP all with one line?
ftp username:[email protected]
says:
Password required for username:password
Daniel Course
37
votes
11
answers
216k
views
Can I upload an entire folder using FTP?
I need to upload a full folder using FTP. Is there is any option for transferring a folder and all of its contents at once?
Shalu
37
votes
6
answers
27k
views
Why can Dropbox be super fast compared to FTP?
I'd like to know why technically Dropbox is much faster than FTP? What kind of technology does it use?
I'm not talking about diff files, I'm talking about transferring new files in both cases, ...
asksuperuser
34
votes
6
answers
129k
views
Downloading file from FTP using cURL
I'm trying to use a cURL command to download a file from an FTP server to a local drive on my computer. I've tried
curl "ftp://myftpsite" --user name:password -Q "CWD /users/myfolder/" -O "myfile....
- 443
33
votes
5
answers
136k
views
Is there a Chrome (browser) extension like FireFTP from Firefox? [closed]
Is there a Chrome (browser) extension like FireFTP from Firefox?
I've tried to find it without success
- 339
31
votes
6
answers
243k
views
Simple command to connect to FTPS server on Linux command line
I have an FTP and FTPS server where I can connect to easily with FileZilla. I'm looking for a linux CLI method. I thought lftp does it, but it seems weird. Is there another way?
Here is the method I ...
- 411
31
votes
12
answers
222k
views
Filezilla timeout after 20 seconds of inactivity
After changing my dlink router with a Netgear d6000 I'm no longer able to connect to ftps via filezilla. The settings for ftp connections remained the same but after connecting to the server, ...
- 411
30
votes
4
answers
153k
views
How do I send a file with FileZilla from the command line?
I have a batch file that builds an application, and then I want to upload it to an FTP server from the command line.
Considering I do the upload manually with FileZilla, is there a command line for ...
- 415
29
votes
8
answers
262k
views
How do I FTP multiple files from the command line?
I would like to FTP the contents of a directory, but I can't seem to find the right way to use a wildcard. It seems like this would be a common thing to do; is my whole approach wrong?
The command is
...
- 669
29
votes
3
answers
71k
views
View the size of a directory with filezilla
Is there a way to see the size of a directory and all it´s content with the Filezilla client?
In my case I want to see the size of a complete WordPress installation (themes, plugins, uploads, backups ...
- 403
28
votes
7
answers
38k
views
Which lightweight HTTP or FTP Server is good for simple file transfer? [closed]
This question is a followup to How to copy files to an untrusted computer?, as there doesn't seem to be a dedicated app for this purpose, I am now searching for a http or ftp server as an alternative. ...
- 3,662
26
votes
8
answers
136k
views
How to unzip files via an FTP connection?
I have connected to my remote server via FTP and I got a directory listing. I have few zip files in the list.
Is it possible to unzip the file (Ex: test.zip)?. If yes, what is the command?
- 363
26
votes
3
answers
162k
views
Server sent passive reply with unroutable address in FileZilla
I am trying to browse old plain FTP server with FileZilla and getting the following errors
Server sent passive reply with unroutable address. Using server address instead.
Browsing is nearly ...
- 12.8k
24
votes
9
answers
72k
views
Where does WinSCP store site's password?
Where does WinSCP store site's information or password? I can't find it under Documents and Settings...
- 7,225
24
votes
6
answers
192k
views
Windows: Connect to SFTP server using Windows File Explorer
I require one of my client to connect to a SFTP server using Windows File Explorer.
The Explorer has an option to connect to a FTP server but not a SFTP server. In the Add new network connection ...
- 351
24
votes
2
answers
38k
views
permission denied on AWS Transfer on SFTP server
I can log into my server with cyberduck or filezilla but cannot read my homedirectory. s3 bucket "mybucket" exists. In cyber duck I see
"Cannot readdir on root. Please contact your web hosting ...
- 399
22
votes
6
answers
136k
views
How to make shortcut to ftp site open in windows explorer not IE
Running windows7 i have a shortcut to an FTP site. When you make this shortcut and point it to a location like ftp://127.0.0.1/ it automatically defaults to opening in Internet Explorer. This is not ...
- 379
22
votes
5
answers
33k
views
Can I use rsync for backing up at Amazon S3
I have bought some space from evbackup which provides me FTP, rsync and SSH.
But I have also read that Amazon S3 can also be used to backups.
So I am really confused that do Amazon give FTP access ...
- 2,943
22
votes
5
answers
213k
views
How to download files from FTP site in one command line without user interaction (Windows)
I know there is an FTP command which can be run from command line on Windows, and it downloads a file from an FTP site. User + password are specified in "that" one-line cmd.
These options + password ...
- 613
21
votes
2
answers
86k
views
How to chown directory for multiple users?
Specs:
Running Centos 6
64 Bit
I am trying to chown a directory for all users on the VPS, aswell as for apache. But for some reason I can only have either apache, or just the users.
I tried doing ...
- 383
20
votes
2
answers
79k
views
Can't connect to FTP server: 425 Unable to build data connection: Connection timed out
I have a Windows 7 installed on my laptop. I installed VirtualBox 4.1.4 with Ubuntu 11.10.
I'm trying to connect to my site via FTP but I got an error when I do ls:
~> ftp <my_site>
...
- 7,743
20
votes
5
answers
26k
views
How to end FTP session in Chrome, to log in with different credentials?
I've just opened an FTP site through Chrome which requires authentication, and I've logged in with some credentials.
Now I need to re-log in on that FTP with some different credentials. How can I ...
- 940
19
votes
6
answers
15k
views
What's the point of ASCII mode in FTP?
Why is there an ASCII mode in FTP, which is prevalent in today's software and FTP implementations? Why not just always use binary regardless of the data?
- 2,337
18
votes
2
answers
33k
views
In FTP, what are the differences between passive and extended passive modes?
Can anyone simply explain the differences between Passive mode FTP (PASV) and Extended Passive mode FTP (EPSV)?
- 290
17
votes
1
answer
70k
views
Cannot connect to non standard port number with Windows command-line ftp (cmd ftp username not show)
I have a Windows 7 IIS - FTP Website on my localhost. Its IP is 192.168.2.77:15555,
I can successfully connect to ftp://192.168.2.77:15555/ and get the file list after enter username/password ...
- 285
17
votes
4
answers
185k
views
What is the FTP Command for deleting multiple files as once?
I'm trying to run this command via FTP in order to delete some files I have stored in a folder in my website:
DEL *.csv
However this doesn't work and I don't know why. However if I try to delete ...
- 195
16
votes
3
answers
39k
views
wget for ftp using a password containing @
I am trying to get some files from my ftp server from the command line. I am using wget to download the whole folder at once. The command is:
wget -m ftp://username:[email protected]:/path/to/...
- 303
16
votes
1
answer
23k
views
How do I change the .bash_history file location?
I'm running CentOS 6.x and want to move the .bash_history to a different location.
The home directories of my users are (because I run a VPS) in /var/www/vhost/<domain>.<tld> which is FTP ...
- 445
15
votes
8
answers
114k
views
How do I connect to an FTP site in Windows Explorer?
I've tried to use Windows Explorer (in Windows 7) to connect to a remote FTP site, but when I try to connect, Windows says that:
The server name or address cannot be resolved
If I try with ftp ...
- 303
15
votes
4
answers
13k
views
Why is Windows Explorer a lot slower than FileZilla when doing FTP transfers?
I created an FTP mapped drive on Windows 7 "add network location". It works fine except for one problem. The file transfer rate is way slower than FileZilla. Same local machine, same remote server, ...
- 303
15
votes
3
answers
22k
views
FTP directory traversal attack on directories containing white spaces
I am conducting a sanctioned pentest in a closed reference environment, and struggled upon a seemingly simple issue, I currently cannot solve.
When attempting to execute a directory traversal attack ...
- 411
15
votes
4
answers
17k
views
Dropbox-like client for FTP? [closed]
Many of my users have their files on one big FTP server.
PROBLEM: They can not use their files while not connected to the Internet.
QUESTION: Is there a Dropbox-like software for FTP?
When ...
- 11.1k
14
votes
3
answers
71k
views
How can I open an ftp server in Chrome?
When I open an ftp address (e.g. ftp://localhost/some/path) it open "Choose an app" in Chrome. I've tried passive-ftp and some other things in internet options which didn't work. Is there a ...
- 143
14
votes
6
answers
52k
views
FileZilla stuck at Initializing TLS
I am having an issue with FileZilla. I try to establish an FTP connection with my server but end up stuck at the same initial message after trying quite a few rounds. I am able to use the same host, ...
- 241
14
votes
5
answers
88k
views
Connection to FileZilla FTP server works, but directory listing fails
I am trying to set up a local FTP server in my house. Whenever I connect to the account on the computer that hosts the server, everything works, but when I try connecting on another computer, the ...
- 5,568
14
votes
5
answers
45k
views
Will FileZilla resume interrupted downloads?
I have to download a 15GB file from my client's system using FileZilla. However the download looks like it will take a very long time, more than one day.
Can I resume the download after restarting my ...
- 371
14
votes
3
answers
22k
views
For file transfer, does ftp perform better than http?
When I have http as well as ftp options (like the Hadoop download page), should I prefer ftp?
I have tried ftp before and did not notice any significant difference. Is it supposed to perform better?
- 17.8k
14
votes
2
answers
14k
views
Prevent Caching in Windows FTP (Explorer)
Windows Explorer's FTP functionality appears to be caching downloaded files, such that when I drag drop (to download) the same file again, it's not downloading the latest version from the FTP server. ...
- 1,814
13
votes
6
answers
134k
views
Command-line FTP function does not work
I am using Windows 7 and have multiple FTP client applications working without any problem. However, when I use command-line FTP, I can get connected, log in (after entering user name and password), ...
- 539
13
votes
3
answers
112k
views
Connecting to FTP via the Linux command line
I need to upload files via FTP from the command line. I have this information: a URL, a username, a password, a port, and the fact that I am supposed to use passive mode.
How do I upload a file given ...
- 231
13
votes
3
answers
6k
views
NetBeans IDE 6.9[.1] - Upload files on save - re-enable for session
Periodically, when I am saving files, I get the error dialog Upload files On Save failed. Disable this functionality for this session?. Sometimes I accidentally select 'Yes'. How can I re-enable that ...
- 665