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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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