FTP

FTP 212 Directory Status vs 550 File Unavailable

FTP 212 (Directory Status) is a 2xx Positive Completion response, while 550 (File Unavailable) is a 5xx Permanent Negative response. 212 indicates that directory status reply. The server provides information about the current directory or a specified directory. In contrast, 550 means that requested action not taken. File unavailable — the file does not exist, the path is wrong, or you do not have permission to access it.

الوصف

Directory status reply. The server provides information about the current directory or a specified directory.

متى تراه

After issuing the STAT command on a directory, the server returns the directory listing or status information.

كيفية الإصلاح

No fix needed — this is an informational response showing directory contents or status.

الوصف

Requested action not taken. File unavailable — the file does not exist, the path is wrong, or you do not have permission to access it.

متى تراه

When you try to download, delete, or navigate to a file or directory that does not exist or is restricted by server permissions.

كيفية الإصلاح

Verify the file path and name are correct (FTP paths are case-sensitive on most servers). Check your user permissions with the server administrator.

الفروق الرئيسية

1.

212 is a 2xx Positive Completion response, while 550 is a 5xx Permanent Negative response.

2.

FTP 212: Directory status reply. The server provides information about the current directory or a specified directory.

3.

FTP 550: Requested action not taken. File unavailable — the file does not exist, the path is wrong, or you do not have permission to access it.

4.

You encounter 212 when after issuing the STAT command on a directory, the server returns the directory listing or status information.

5.

You encounter 550 when when you try to download, delete, or navigate to a file or directory that does not exist or is restricted by server permissions.

متى تستخدم أيًا منهما

For 212 (Directory Status): No fix needed — this is an informational response showing directory contents or status. For 550 (File Unavailable): Verify the file path and name are correct (FTP paths are case-sensitive on most servers). Check your user permissions with the server administrator.

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