FTP 150 File Status OK vs 213 File Status
FTP 150 (File Status OK) is a 1xx Positive Preliminary response, while 213 (File Status) is a 2xx Positive Completion response. 150 indicates that the file status is okay and the server is about to open the data connection for the transfer. This is the normal precursor to a file transfer. In contrast, 213 means that file status reply. The server provides information about a specific file, typically its size or modification time.
Description
The file status is okay and the server is about to open the data connection for the transfer. This is the normal precursor to a file transfer.
When You See It
Right before a file download or upload begins, confirming the file is accessible and the data channel is being opened.
How to Fix
No fix needed — this means the transfer is about to start. If the transfer stalls after this reply, check firewall rules blocking the data connection.
Description
File status reply. The server provides information about a specific file, typically its size or modification time.
When You See It
After issuing the SIZE or MDTM command, the server returns the file size in bytes or the last modification timestamp.
How to Fix
No fix needed — this is an informational response. Use the returned data to determine file size before download or to check timestamps for synchronization.
Key Differences
150 is a 1xx Positive Preliminary response, while 213 is a 2xx Positive Completion response.
FTP 150: The file status is okay and the server is about to open the data connection for the transfer. This is the normal precursor to a file transfer.
FTP 213: File status reply. The server provides information about a specific file, typically its size or modification time.
You encounter 150 when right before a file download or upload begins, confirming the file is accessible and the data channel is being opened.
You encounter 213 when after issuing the SIZE or MDTM command, the server returns the file size in bytes or the last modification timestamp.
When to Use Which
For 150 (File Status OK): No fix needed — this means the transfer is about to start. If the transfer stalls after this reply, check firewall rules blocking the data connection. For 213 (File Status): No fix needed — this is an informational response. Use the returned data to determine file size before download or to check timestamps for synchronization.