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ftp: Disable automatic login upon initial connection.

$ ftp -n ${host}

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The command ftp -n ${host} is used to initiate an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) session, connecting to the specified ${host}.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

ftp: It is the command to start the FTP program.
-n: This flag is used to disable the automatic login feature. By default, when using the ftp command, it prompts for user authentication. With -n, it disables this prompt, allowing for a manual login process later.
${host}: It is a placeholder variable that should be replaced with the hostname or IP address of the FTP server you want to connect to.

So, when you execute the command ftp -n ${host}, it opens the FTP program without automatically logging in and prompts for the desired login details to establish a connection with the specified ${host} FTP server.

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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