PHP ftp_pasv() function
definition and usage
The ftp_pasv() function sets the passive mode to open or close.
In passive mode, the data connection is initiated by the client, not the server. This is useful when the client is behind a firewall.
syntax
ftp_pasv(ftp_connection,mode)
| parameter | description |
|---|---|
| ftp_connection | required. Specifies the FTP connection to use (identifier of the FTP connection). |
| mode |
required. Specifies the mode.
|
description
If the parameter mode If true, open passive mode transfer (PASV MODE), otherwise, if the parameter mode If false, then turn off passive transfer mode. In passive mode, data transfer is initiated by the client, not the server.
If successful, it returns true, and if it fails, it returns false.
instance
<?php
$conn = ftp_connect("ftp.testftp.com") or die("Could not connect");
ftp_login($conn,"admin","ert456");
ftp_pasv($conn,TRUE);
ftp_close($conn);
?>
