FTP 213 File Status vs 532 Need Account for Storing
FTP 213 (File Status) is a 2xx Positive Completion response, while 532 (Need Account for Storing) is a 5xx Permanent Negative response. 213 indicates that file status reply. The server provides information about a specific file, typically its size or modification time. In contrast, 532 means that need account for storing files. The server requires an ACCT command before it will allow file uploads, even though the user is logged in.
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.
Description
Need account for storing files. The server requires an ACCT command before it will allow file uploads, even though the user is logged in.
When You See It
When attempting to upload a file on a server that requires account-level authorization for write operations.
How to Fix
Send the ACCT command with the appropriate account identifier before attempting to upload. Contact the administrator if you lack the account details.
Key Differences
213 is a 2xx Positive Completion response, while 532 is a 5xx Permanent Negative response.
FTP 213: File status reply. The server provides information about a specific file, typically its size or modification time.
FTP 532: Need account for storing files. The server requires an ACCT command before it will allow file uploads, even though the user is logged in.
You encounter 213 when after issuing the SIZE or MDTM command, the server returns the file size in bytes or the last modification timestamp.
You encounter 532 when when attempting to upload a file on a server that requires account-level authorization for write operations.
When to Use Which
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. For 532 (Need Account for Storing): Send the ACCT command with the appropriate account identifier before attempting to upload. Contact the administrator if you lack the account details.