Logging in to a remote host directly

When using TCP/IP to transfer files, you can use this procedure to log in to a remote host directly.

1. Use the cd command to change to the directory that contains the file you want to send (sending a file) or to the directory where you want the transferred file to reside (receiving a file).
2. Log in to the remote host directly by typing:

   ftp HostName

   If you have automatic login permission, information similar to the following is displayed on your local host:

   Connected to canopus.austin.century.com.
   220 canopus.austin.century.com FTP server
   (Version 4.1 Sat Nov 23 12:52:09 CST 1995) ready.
   331 Password required for dee.
   230 User dee logged in.
   ftp>

   Otherwise, information similar to the following is displayed on your local host:

   Connected to canopus.austin.century.com.
   220 canopus.austin.century.com FTP server
   (Version 4.1 Sat Nov 23 12:52:09 CST 1995) ready.
   Name (canopus:eric): dee
   331 Password required for dee.
   Password:
   230 User dee logged in.
   ftp>

3. Enter your login name and password when prompted by the system.