FTP 214 Help Message vs 350 File Action Pending
FTP 214 (Help Message) is a 2xx Positive Completion response, while 350 (File Action Pending) is a 3xx Positive Intermediate response. 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. In contrast, 350 means that requested file action pending further information. The server has accepted the first part of a two-step command and is waiting for the follow-up.
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
Requested file action pending further information. The server has accepted the first part of a two-step command and is waiting for the follow-up.
When You See It
After issuing RNFR (rename from) to specify which file to rename. The server is waiting for the RNTO (rename to) command.
How to Fix
Send the follow-up command immediately — typically RNTO after RNFR, or REST followed by RETR for resumed transfers.
Key Differences
214 is a 2xx Positive Completion response, while 350 is a 3xx Positive Intermediate response.
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 350: Requested file action pending further information. The server has accepted the first part of a two-step command and is waiting for the follow-up.
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 350 when after issuing RNFR (rename from) to specify which file to rename. The server is waiting for the RNTO (rename to) command.
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 350 (File Action Pending): Send the follow-up command immediately — typically RNTO after RNFR, or REST followed by RETR for resumed transfers.