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426 FTP response code

This article provides information on the 426 FTP response code.

First published date

10/25/2018 6:52 PM

Last published date

10/25/2018 6:52 PM

Overview

A 426 response code may be sent in response to any command requiring the usage of a data connection. It is considered a transient negative reply as it is considered to be a temporary condition. It is usually sent when the data connection is unexpectedly closed before the completion of a data transfer. In this case, the client is encouraged to restart the FTP transaction and try again.

Product section

Serv-U Managed File Transfer & Serv-U FTP Server

Resolution

A 426 response code may be sent in response to any command requiring the usage of a data connection. It is considered a transient negative reply as it is considered to be a temporary condition. It is usually sent when the data connection is unexpectedly closed before the completion of a data transfer. In this case, the client is encouraged to restart the FTP transaction and try again.

Example response 

426 Connection closed; transfer aborted.

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