FTP errors
The FTP client returns an error message.
The list below details the different error-message codes and their meanings.
Please include this information whenever you send us a support inquiry.
| Error code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 110 | Resume the transfer after executing the restart command. |
| 120 | The service (FTP) is not yet available. Please wait a few minutes. (You may need to include minutes.) |
| 125 | Data connection already established. Transfer starting. |
| 150 | File status ok; data connection starting. |
| 200 | Command understood. |
| 202 | Command not known. The server does not support this function. (E.g. multiple changes of access rights) |
| 211 | The system status of the server or system help information is displayed below this code. |
| 212 | Shows the status of the directory. (Not the directory tree!) |
| 213 | Indicates the status of a specific file. |
| 214 | A help notification is displayed. It deals only with non-standard commands and their meanings. |
| 215 | Description of the system type. |
| 220 | The service (FTP) is ready for a new user. |
| 221 | Control connection will be closed. |
| 225 | Data connection established. No transfer currently in progress. |
| 226 | Data connection will be closed. The file request was successful. (Or aborted by the user) |
| 227 | Passive mode activated. |
| 230 | User logged in. |
| 250 | File request completed successfully. |
| 257 | A directory is specified. |
| 331 | Username ok, but password required. |
| 350 | File request requires more information. |
| 421 | Service unavailable. Control connection will be closed. |
| 425 | Data connection cannot be opened. |
| 426 | Connection closed. Transfer cancelled. |
| 450 | Requested file cannot be copied. File may not exist. |
| 451 | Request cancelled. |
| 452 | Request will not be executed. Insufficient storage. |
| 500 | Syntax error. (Can occur when requests are too long or file names are too long / contain invalid characters). |
| 501 | Syntax error with respect to parameters or arguments that were passed. |
| 502 | Command not implemented. (E.g. modify access privileges is not available on some servers). |
| 503 | Invalid command sequence. |
| 504 | Command for this parameter not implemented. |
| 530 | Not logged in. (Password may be incorrect). |
| 532 | An account must be set up on the server in order to save files. |
| 550 | Request cannot be processed. (The file may not exist or you do not have the necessary permissions.) |
| 551 | Request aborted, reason unknown. |
| 552 | File request was not accepted. Size limit of the directory or data record reached. |
| 553 | Request aborted; file name not allowed. |
Another possible cause is an improperly configured firewall.
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