FTP Reply Codes
FTP 226 — Closing data connection; requested file action successful
In FTP Reply Codes, code 226. The official source describes it as “Closing data connection; requested file action successful”. Its concrete cause depends on the operation and surrounding message.
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Official definition
Closing data connection; requested file action successful
In plain language
In FTP Reply Codes, code 226. The official source describes it as “Closing data connection; requested file action successful”. Its concrete cause depends on the operation and surrounding message.
Context to inspect
- The surrounding operation, version and subsystem determine the actual cause.
- The same numeric value can mean something different in another namespace.
Safe first checks
- Confirm which product, protocol or subsystem produced the code.
- Read the full surrounding error message and inspect relevant logs.
- Compare the code with the linked authoritative documentation before changing configuration.
Important context
The surrounding operation, version and subsystem determine the actual cause.