how to find if the server allows ftp

[Keendev]

hi guys,

how would I know if the server allows ftp transfers.

for ex.
24.230.144.112

thanks.

 

[kmkeshav]

You can try a telnet to the server on port 21 as follows:

c:>telnet <server ip or name> 21

If the cmd screen goes blank after you type the above command and hit enter, then the server is open for FTP. Otherwise you will get to see some error displayed.

 

[WhoKilledKenny]

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If you can communicate with the server just open a command prompt and run an ftp command. Example c:\ftp 24.230.144.112 -
You could also do it by name if there is name resolution, c:\ftp servername.

If ftp is running you should be asked to log in.

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Not sure what you mean by transfers, so I take it you want to know if it's read only or read\write. You can look up the config in IIS manager under the properties page of the FTP site (I am assuming you are running IIS).