How to Test a Secure FTP Connection From a DOS PromptIn Feburary 2016 07,

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Click Start. Click Run and type “cmd” (in Windows XP). In Windows Vista, type “cmd” in the Start Search box. This will open up the DOS prompt.
Create a test file by entering this command at the DOS prompt (without quotes): “dir > file.txt.”
Type the following command: “ftp [server name].” The server name should be the server or computer you are trying to connect to. For example, “ftp ftp.Microsoft.com.”
Enter your username/login and password when prompted.
Enter the following command: “put file.txt.” If your FTP connection has no errors, you will see a message that confirms that you are logged in.
Type “quit, to exit the FTP session.
Open the test file you created by typing: “edit file.txt.” The test file will show you the nature of any errors. The error may be at your end or on the server side.
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