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ftp: Run a file containing a list of FTP commands.

$ ftp -s:${path\to\file} ${host}

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This command is used to initiate an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) session with a remote host. Let's break down the command and its components:

ftp: This is the command that starts the FTP client program on the local machine.
-s:${path\to\file}: The -s option is used to specify a script file that contains a series of FTP commands to be executed automatically during the session. ${path\to\file} represents the file path on the local machine where the script is located.
${host}: This is the hostname or IP address of the remote FTP server where the session will be established.

When you run this command, the FTP client program will read the specified script file and execute the FTP commands within it. These commands can include operations such as logging in, navigating directories, uploading or downloading files, and other FTP actions, depending on the contents of the script file. The specified host will be the destination for these FTP operations.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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