The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to transfer files from one host to another over a TCP-based network, such as the internet. FTP is often used to transfer website files from a development machine to a production web server, or to transfer files between servers.
FTP can be used interactively, using a command-line FTP client, or non-interactively, using a script or program that automates FTP commands.
Here are some common FTP commands that you can use in a command-line FTP client:
ftp hostname: Connect to an FTP server at hostname.user username password: Authenticate with the FTP server using the specified username and password.cd directory: Change the current working directory on the FTP server to directory.lcd directory: Change the current working directory on the local machine to directory.ls: List the files and directories in the current working directory on the FTP server.get filename: Download the file filename from the FTP server to the local machine.put filename: Upload the file filename from the local machine to the FTP server.bye: Disconnect from the FTP server and exit the FTP client.Here is an example of how you might use these commands to connect to an FTP server, navigate to a directory, download a file, and then disconnect:
ftp ftp.example.com user ftpuser ftppassword cd /public_html get index.html bye
For more information about FTP and a complete list of FTP commands, you can consult the FTP documentation or seek assistance from a qualified network administrator.