FTP 200 Command OK vs 214 Help Message
Both FTP 200 (Command OK) and 214 (Help Message) 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, 214 means that help message. The server provides information about its implementation status, including a list of recognized commands or help for a specific command.
Descripción
The command has been successfully executed. This is a general acknowledgment that the command was understood and carried out.
Cuándo lo verás
After issuing any command that completes successfully, such as TYPE, MODE, or NOOP.
Cómo solucionarlo
No fix needed — the command succeeded. This is the standard positive response for commands that don't return data.
Descripción
Help message. The server provides information about its implementation status, including a list of recognized commands or help for a specific command.
Cuándo lo verás
After issuing the HELP command. The server returns a list of supported commands or detailed usage for a specific command.
Cómo solucionarlo
No fix needed — this is an informational response. Use it to discover which commands the server supports.
Diferencias clave
FTP 200: The command has been successfully executed. This is a general acknowledgment that the command was understood and carried out.
FTP 214: Help message. The server provides information about its implementation status, including a list of recognized commands or help for a specific command.
You encounter 200 when after issuing any command that completes successfully, such as TYPE, MODE, or NOOP.
You encounter 214 when after issuing the HELP command. The server returns a list of supported commands or detailed usage for a specific command.
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 200 (Command OK): No fix needed — the command succeeded. This is the standard positive response for commands that don't return data. For 214 (Help Message): No fix needed — this is an informational response. Use it to discover which commands the server supports.