File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

The FTP command runs the FTP client program that enables you to transfer data sets and files between your local host and another host running an FTP server. Using the FTP command and its subcommands, you can sequentially access multiple hosts without leaving the FTP client.

This topic describes:

Using FTP
FTP Help subcommands
Establishing and exiting a connection
Obtaining status and system information
Working with directories on the remote host
Working with directories on the local host
Security issues when using FTP