FTP 150 File Status OK vs 202 Command Superfluous
FTP 150 (File Status OK) is a 1xx Positive Preliminary response, while 202 (Command Superfluous) is a 2xx Positive Completion response. 150 indicates that the file status is okay and the server is about to open the data connection for the transfer. This is the normal precursor to a file transfer. In contrast, 202 means that the command is not implemented but is recognized as superfluous. The server acknowledges the command but it has no effect.
Descripción
The file status is okay and the server is about to open the data connection for the transfer. This is the normal precursor to a file transfer.
Cuándo lo verás
Right before a file download or upload begins, confirming the file is accessible and the data channel is being opened.
Cómo solucionarlo
No fix needed — this means the transfer is about to start. If the transfer stalls after this reply, check firewall rules blocking the data connection.
Descripción
The command is not implemented but is recognized as superfluous. The server acknowledges the command but it has no effect.
Cuándo lo verás
When you send a command the server recognizes but considers unnecessary, such as ALLO on a server that does not require pre-allocation.
Cómo solucionarlo
No fix needed — the server is telling you the command is not necessary. You can safely ignore this response and continue.
Diferencias clave
150 is a 1xx Positive Preliminary response, while 202 is a 2xx Positive Completion response.
FTP 150: The file status is okay and the server is about to open the data connection for the transfer. This is the normal precursor to a file transfer.
FTP 202: The command is not implemented but is recognized as superfluous. The server acknowledges the command but it has no effect.
You encounter 150 when right before a file download or upload begins, confirming the file is accessible and the data channel is being opened.
You encounter 202 when when you send a command the server recognizes but considers unnecessary, such as ALLO on a server that does not require pre-allocation.
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 150 (File Status OK): No fix needed — this means the transfer is about to start. If the transfer stalls after this reply, check firewall rules blocking the data connection. For 202 (Command Superfluous): No fix needed — the server is telling you the command is not necessary. You can safely ignore this response and continue.