FTP server not responding
Why FTP servers fail to respond and how to diagnose network, service, or routing problems.
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If an FTP server does not respond, the connection request may be dropped or the service may not be running.
Common causes
- FTP service stopped
- Firewall dropping packets
- Network routing issue
- Server overload
Fix checklist
- Verify FTP service is running.
- Check firewall rules.
- Confirm correct hostname and port.
- Test from another network.
Related
- ECONNREFUSED on port 21 — Why FTP port 21 returns connection refused, and how to isolate service-down vs firewall vs wrong host/port.
- FTP connection refused — Why FTP servers refuse connections and how to diagnose port, service, and firewall issues.
- FTP connection reset by peer — Why FTP connections reset unexpectedly and how to diagnose firewall or server termination issues.
- FTP port 21 blocked — How to diagnose and fix firewall rules blocking FTP port 21.
- TCP connection timeout (firewall issue) — Why FTP/SFTP connections time out and how to diagnose firewall, routing, or allowlist blocking.
- TCP connection failed — General TCP failure causes when connecting to FTP, FTPS, or SFTP services.
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