FTP commands: The 20 most important commands

FTP programs are convenient: You can also run the communication between the FTP client and FTP server with the most important commands via the terminal. We show you the 20 most important commands.

FTP command HELP

Enter this command and you will get a list of all commands stored in the FTP server.

FTP command TYPE

With this command you call up the current transfer mode (binary or ASCII).

FTP command BINARY

The command sets the binary transmission mode.

FTP command ASCII

This command changes to ASCII transmission mode.

FTP command CD

"CD" is the abbreviation for "change directory" and changes to the directory of the next higher level.

FTP command CDUP

In contrast to "CD", the "CDUP" command not only changes to the directory of the next higher level, but also to the home directory.

FTP command DEBUG

This command changes to DEBUG mode.

FTP command DIR

This command gives you an overview of the contents of a directory.

FTP command DELE

If you want to delete a file, use this command.

FTP command GET

If you want to receive a file that is on the server, enter this command followed by the file name.

FTP command PUT

With "PUT" in connection with the file name you send a local file to the server.

FTP command MKDIR

If you want to create a new directory, you can do this by entering the "MKDIR" command.

FTP command MDDELETE

If you want to delete several files at once, use this command.

FTP command APPEND

With the FTP command "APPEND" you link a local file with a server file.

FTP command RMD

You can delete individual files with "DELE". Whole directories, on the other hand, are deleted with the "RMD" command.

FTP command PORT

With "PORT" you transfer the port number at the client for the data channel.

FTP command SYST

This tells you which operating system is installed on the server.

FTP command SIZE

Entering this command shows the size of a file.

FTP command EXEC

The "EXEC" command executes a file.

FTP command QUIT

With this command you end the current session.

So that you can try out the above commands right away, we will show you how to set up a Raspberry Pi as an FTP server.