ftp ls
Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012
Displays an abbreviated list of files and subdirectories from the remote computer.
Syntax
ls [<remotedirectory>] [<localfile>]
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
[<remotedirectory>] |
Specifies the directory for which you want to see a listing. If no directory is specified, the current working directory on the remote computer is used. |
[<localfile>] |
Specifies a local file in which to store the listing. If a local file is not specified, results are displayed on the screen. |
Examples
To display an abbreviated list of files and subdirectories from the remote computer, type:
ls
To get an abbreviated directory listing of dir1 on the remote computer and save it in a local file called dirlist.txt, type:
ls dir1 dirlist.txt
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