FTP 211 System Status vs 230 User Logged In
Both FTP 211 (System Status) and 230 (User Logged In) belong to the 2xx Positive Completion category. 211 indicates that system status or system help reply. The server provides information about its current status or available features. Meanwhile, 230 means that user logged in, proceed. The authentication was successful and the user has full access to the FTP server.
Description
System status or system help reply. The server provides information about its current status or available features.
When You See It
After issuing the STAT command without arguments, the server returns its system status and supported features.
How to Fix
No fix needed — this is an informational response. Use the information to understand the server's capabilities and current state.
Description
User logged in, proceed. The authentication was successful and the user has full access to the FTP server.
When You See It
After providing valid credentials with USER and PASS commands, or after anonymous login on servers that allow it.
How to Fix
No fix needed — you are authenticated. Proceed with CWD, LIST, RETR, STOR, or other file operations.
Key Differences
FTP 211: System status or system help reply. The server provides information about its current status or available features.
FTP 230: User logged in, proceed. The authentication was successful and the user has full access to the FTP server.
You encounter 211 when after issuing the STAT command without arguments, the server returns its system status and supported features.
You encounter 230 when after providing valid credentials with USER and PASS commands, or after anonymous login on servers that allow it.
When to Use Which
For 211 (System Status): No fix needed — this is an informational response. Use the information to understand the server's capabilities and current state. For 230 (User Logged In): No fix needed — you are authenticated. Proceed with CWD, LIST, RETR, STOR, or other file operations.