UNIX Basic commands: ftp

The ftp command allows you to transfer files to and from a remote server.

The syntax for the ftp command is:

ftp [options] [hostname]

options:

-d	Debugging is enabled.
-g	Filename globbing is disabled.
-i	Interactive prompting is disabled.
-n	When you are initially connecting, auto-login is disabled.
-v	Display all responses from the server.

Examples:

ftp tech
ftp -v tech

* Please note that there are many flavors of UNIX, so if in doubt, consult your man pages.