How to access Serv-U FTP or SFTP through command line

4/13/2020 8:47 PM

4/13/2020 8:47 PM

Serv-U FTP or SFTP are normally access through an FTP client interface such as Filezilla, WinSCP or FTP Voyager.
To access the FTP or SFTP protocols through command prompt, there are supported commands to use.
 

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

For FTP connections:

Run this command format:

# Disclaimer: Scripts are not supported under any SolarWinds support program or service.
# Scripts are provided AS IS without warranty of any kind. SolarWinds further disclaims all warranties including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose.
# The risk arising out of the use or performance of the scripts and documentation stays with you. 
# In no event shall SolarWinds or anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the scripts be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the scripts or documentation. 

ftp loginid@ftpserver

For SFTP connections:

Run this command format:

# Disclaimer: Scripts are not supported under any SolarWinds support program or service.
# Scripts are provided AS IS without warranty of any kind. SolarWinds further disclaims all warranties including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose.
# The risk arising out of the use or performance of the scripts and documentation stays with you. 
# In no event shall SolarWinds or anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the scripts be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the scripts or documentation. 

sftp loginid@ftpserver

To use a non-standard port, run this command format:

# Disclaimer: Scripts are not supported under any SolarWinds support program or service.
# Scripts are provided AS IS without warranty of any kind. SolarWinds further disclaims all warranties including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose.
# The risk arising out of the use or performance of the scripts and documentation stays with you. 
# In no event shall SolarWinds or anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the scripts be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the scripts or documentation. 

sftp -oPort=portnumber loginid@ftpserver

Note: The 'SSH' command should not be used when connecting through SFTP as it will not work. SSH is used to login to a server or device through Secure Shell and is a different protocol than SFTP.

Disclaimer: Scripts are not supported under any SolarWinds support program or service. Scripts are provided AS IS without warranty of any kind. SolarWinds further disclaims all warranties including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. The risk arising out of the use or performance of the scripts and documentation stays with you. In no event shall SolarWinds or anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the scripts be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the scripts or documentation.