I am getting 500 error invalid port while connnecting to server via FTP. What can be the exact solution?

Question

Many things are given on the net. but what steps do i have to take inorder to get rid of the error. pls specify the exact steps

Answer 1

well, the first logical step is to make sure you are connecting on the same port the FTP server is listening on, typically port 21, but that isnt always the case depending on the FTP server admin.

Answer 2

The easiest solution using the web browser is using the ftp:// prefix:

ftp://user:[e-mail]:21

user: username for the ftp site (optional)

password: password for the ftp site (optional) (if you do not provide a username or password, omit the @ completely).

:21 = port number, change it if it's a non-standard port (usually noted by mentioning a similar colon + number i.e. :2102

Answer 3

Hi Viraj,

If none of the above recommendations solve the problem, it is most likely your ISP is blocking port 21. Enquire with your ISP as to whether they restrict traffic on port 21.

Cheers!