Network
ftp
Transfer files with the File Transfer Protocol.
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Additional Notes
ftp is a network command used to transfer files with the File Transfer Protocol. It provides an interactive command-line FTP client for transferring files to and from remote FTP servers. It supports both active and passive transfer modes.
Syntax
ftp [options] [host]Parameters
options: Flags that change howftpbehaves.host: Hostname or IP address of the FTP server.
Common Options
--help: Show command help when supported.--version: Show version information when supported.
Examples
ftp --help
man ftpPractical Notes
Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man ftp, ftp --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.