DOS FTP


File Transfer can be accomplished with out using a program. DOS has a build-in File transfer Protocal.
To use the DOS FTP follow these steps:

  • Go to the DOS Prompt.
    In 95, 98, Me click Start, Programs, DOS Prompt.
    In NT, 2000, XP click Start, Programs, Accessories, Command Prompt.

  • To launch FTP type:   ftp
    (Hit Enter after this and each of the following lines.)

  • To open a session type:   open {Your Server's Name}

  • User:   {Enter your ID}

  • Password:   {Enter your Password}

  • To download a file:

    • Type:   get

    • Remote file   {Enter the Remote FileName}

    • Local file   {Enter the Local FileName}

    • DOS will now download the file to your computer.

  • To upload a file:

    • Type:   put

    • Local file   {Enter the Local FileName}

    • Remote file   {Enter the Remote FileName}

    • DOS will now upload the file to your server.

  • To change directories (cd) on the Remote System use: cd {Folder Name}

  • To change directories on the Local System use: lcd {Folder Name}

  • For a list of all the DOS FTP Commands type: ?

  • For help with any DOS FTP Command type: help {Command}

  • To terminate the current session type:   close

  • To Exit DOS FTP type:   quit