FTP 200 Command OK vs 250 File Action OK
Both FTP 200 (Command OK) and 250 (File Action OK) belong to the 2xx Positive Completion category. 200 indicates that the command has been successfully executed. This is a general acknowledgment that the command was understood and carried out. Meanwhile, 250 means that requested file action okay, completed. The operation on the file or directory was successful.
Description
The command has been successfully executed. This is a general acknowledgment that the command was understood and carried out.
When You See It
After issuing any command that completes successfully, such as TYPE, MODE, or NOOP.
How to Fix
No fix needed — the command succeeded. This is the standard positive response for commands that don't return data.
Description
Requested file action okay, completed. The operation on the file or directory was successful.
When You See It
After successfully changing directories (CWD), deleting a file (DELE), or renaming a file (RNTO).
How to Fix
No fix needed — the file operation completed successfully.
Key Differences
FTP 200: The command has been successfully executed. This is a general acknowledgment that the command was understood and carried out.
FTP 250: Requested file action okay, completed. The operation on the file or directory was successful.
You encounter 200 when after issuing any command that completes successfully, such as TYPE, MODE, or NOOP.
You encounter 250 when after successfully changing directories (CWD), deleting a file (DELE), or renaming a file (RNTO).
When to Use Which
For 200 (Command OK): No fix needed — the command succeeded. This is the standard positive response for commands that don't return data. For 250 (File Action OK): No fix needed — the file operation completed successfully.