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Overview of specific FTP issues

FTP is the standard protocol for transferring files on the Web.

To transfer via FTP in Dreamweaver, users enter their Web server information in the Site Definition dialog box; then, in the Site window (F5), click Connect and Put to upload selected files or folders. This transfers files or folders currently selected to the specified host directory at the Web server. See Define Sites in the first section of Setting up Dreamweaver's FTP connection (TechNote 14787) for details.

This TechNote is one of several FTP TechNotes that assist in setting up Dreamweaver's FTP connection and in troubleshooting FTP issues. This particular TechNote is an overview of specific connection and transfer problems. Setting up Dreamweaver's FTP connection (TechNote 14787) and Server issues (TechNote 14833) address common connection and transfer problems.

A list of other FTP TechNotes that are helpful, including Troubleshooting FTP issues (TechNote 14834), can be found at the bottom of this TechNote in the Additional information section.

Note: When troubleshooting an FTP problem, it is best to be methodical and look into every variable, one at a time.

Setting up Dreamweaver's FTP connection to AOL
General information for AOL users
Error messages using Put or Check-in files: Cannot create directory---it already exists
Error message "Cannot create directory...".
FTP errors and loss of connection: 530,550
Problems during transfer. Loss of connection. 550 and 530 errors.
FTP failure to connect or connect only some of the time
Unable to connect to a server. 550 errors.
Files cannot be transferred or appear twice on the server
Unable to transfer files, or files appear twice on the server.
Dreamweaver freezes during FTP transfer
FTP client stops responding. Dreamweaver freezes.
Some files upload during FTP while others do not
Some files transfer, others do not.
Other server issues
550 errors. 'The Process Cannot Access the File Because It Is Being Used By Another Process' error message. 'No Synchronization is Necessary' error message. 'Cannot Create Directory...It Already Exists' error message. Unable to check out or rename file. Nonstandard FTP series codes. IIS4, Serv-U-Ftp, WU-FTPD v.2.6, MVS servers.
Proxy servers
Unable to log in to a proxy and a server.
Synchronize and Select Newer options are not working correctly
Dreamweaver takes a long time to connect and the FTP log shows repeated attempts to MKD XYIZNWSK and RMD XYIZNWSK.

Additional Information

For help with setting up Dreamweaver's FTP connection and troubleshooting FTP problems or for information regarding other FTP issues, see the following TechNotes:

Overview of FTP issues

Setting up Dreamweaver's FTP connection (TechNote 14787)

Server issues (TechNote 14832)

Setting up Dreamweaver's FTP connection to AOL (TechNote 14836)

Troubleshooting FTP issues (TechNote 14834)

Specific FTP issues

Dreamweaver freezes during FTP transfer (TechNote 14839)

Error message using Put or Check-in files: Cannot create directory...it already exists (TechNote 14162)

FTP errors and loss of connection: 530,550 (TechNote 14187)

FTP failure to connect or connect only some of the time (TechNote 14838)

Files cannot be transferred or appear twice on the server (TechNote 14841)

Some files upload during transfer while others do not (TechNote 14840)