FTP Status Codes

A standard protocol for transferring files between a client and server. FTP reply codes indicate the status of file transfer operations.

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100-199 1xx Positive Preliminary

The requested action is being initiated. Expect another reply before sending a new command.

200-299 2xx Positive Completion

The requested action has been successfully completed.

300-399 3xx Positive Intermediate

The command has been accepted, but further information is required.

400-499 4xx Transient Negative

The command was not accepted. The error is temporary; try again.

500-599 5xx Permanent Negative

The command was not accepted. Do not retry without changes.