FTP 214 Help Message vs 226 Closing Data Connection
Both FTP 214 (Help Message) and 226 (Closing Data Connection) belong to the 2xx Positive Completion category. 214 indicates that help message. The server provides information about its implementation status, including a list of recognized commands or help for a specific command. Meanwhile, 226 means that closing data connection. The requested file action was successful and the data connection is being closed.
Description
Help message. The server provides information about its implementation status, including a list of recognized commands or help for a specific command.
When You See It
After issuing the HELP command. The server returns a list of supported commands or detailed usage for a specific command.
How to Fix
No fix needed — this is an informational response. Use it to discover which commands the server supports.
Description
Closing data connection. The requested file action was successful and the data connection is being closed.
When You See It
After a file transfer, directory listing, or other data operation completes successfully.
How to Fix
No fix needed — the transfer completed successfully. The data connection is closed and a new one will be opened for the next transfer.
Key Differences
FTP 214: Help message. The server provides information about its implementation status, including a list of recognized commands or help for a specific command.
FTP 226: Closing data connection. The requested file action was successful and the data connection is being closed.
You encounter 214 when after issuing the HELP command. The server returns a list of supported commands or detailed usage for a specific command.
You encounter 226 when after a file transfer, directory listing, or other data operation completes successfully.
When to Use Which
For 214 (Help Message): No fix needed — this is an informational response. Use it to discover which commands the server supports. For 226 (Closing Data Connection): No fix needed — the transfer completed successfully. The data connection is closed and a new one will be opened for the next transfer.