FTP 214 Help Message vs 550 File Unavailable
FTP 214 (Help Message) is a 2xx Positive Completion response, while 550 (File Unavailable) is a 5xx Permanent Negative 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, 550 means that requested action not taken. File unavailable — the file does not exist, the path is wrong, or you do not have permission to access it.
विवरण
Help message. The server provides information about its implementation status, including a list of recognized commands or help for a specific command.
जब आप इसे देखें
After issuing the HELP command. The server returns a list of supported commands or detailed usage for a specific command.
कैसे ठीक करें
No fix needed — this is an informational response. Use it to discover which commands the server supports.
विवरण
Requested action not taken. File unavailable — the file does not exist, the path is wrong, or you do not have permission to access it.
जब आप इसे देखें
When you try to download, delete, or navigate to a file or directory that does not exist or is restricted by server permissions.
कैसे ठीक करें
Verify the file path and name are correct (FTP paths are case-sensitive on most servers). Check your user permissions with the server administrator.
मुख्य अंतर
214 is a 2xx Positive Completion response, while 550 is a 5xx Permanent Negative 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 550: Requested action not taken. File unavailable — the file does not exist, the path is wrong, or you do not have permission to access it.
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 550 when when you try to download, delete, or navigate to a file or directory that does not exist or is restricted by server permissions.
कब किसका उपयोग करें
For 214 (Help Message): No fix needed — this is an informational response. Use it to discover which commands the server supports. For 550 (File Unavailable): Verify the file path and name are correct (FTP paths are case-sensitive on most servers). Check your user permissions with the server administrator.