How to Change a Directory in FTP

Using an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) service, you can download and upload files over a network. Connecting to an FTP server requires knowledge of a series of commands, including the "change directory" command, which allows you to access different folders in the structure of the FTP server.

Things You'll Need

• PC computer running Windows XP or later

Instructions

1. Open the Start menu and click on the "Run" button.

2. Type "cmd" into the text field and hit the "Enter" key. A command prompt window will now open on the screen.

3. Type "ftp server.com" into the command prompt window, replacing "server.com" with the address of your FTP server, and hit "Enter."

4. Enter your FTP username and password when prompted to log in to the server.

5. Type "cd" followed by the path of the directory that you want to switch to and hit "Enter." The "cd" command stands for change directory, and if you provide a valid directory path to change to, you will receive a confirmation message.

References

• FTP Tutorial