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I am using FileZilla (GUI) to download files from an FTP server. Can any one tell me a command line argument to download file from FTP server to local file system? Windows command-line-arguments filezilla. One Liners – Windows FTP Command Prompt. There comes a time as an IT Support Professional/MSP when sometimes you need to ftp from the command prompt and combine the username, password and file to download in one line without having to use a separate text file. DOS's FTP Command FTP Commands (DOS's FTP.exe) Technical note: The FTP command, ftp.exe, is located in the windows 'system32' directory. Get multiple files. If prompt is on, will prompt Y/N for each file matching the wildcard. Prompt - toggles prompting on or off. ON by default. Using.bat files and ftp Scripts. How to Use FTP from the Linux Command Line By Richa – Posted on Apr 2, 2014 Apr 1, 2014 in Linux The FTP (File Transfer Protocol) program lets you transfer files from one computer to another, over the internet or a LAN.

I am using FileZilla (GUI) to download files from an FTP server. Can any one tell me a command line argument to download file from FTP server to local file system?

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FileZilla does not have any command line arguments (nor any other way) that allow automatic transfer.

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See:
FileZilla Client command-line arguments
https://trac.filezilla-project.org/ticket/2317

Though you can use any other FTP client that allows automation.

  • Built-it Windows ftp.exe (use its get command).

    Though Windows ftp.exe does not support a passive mode, what makes it useless nowadays, when connecting over Internet due to ubiquitous firewalls and NATs.

  • WinSCP: You can automatically make it download a file both in GUI and scripting mode

    • GUI:

      You will get a dialog, where you select a directory to download the file to.

      See https://winscp.net/eng/docs/commandline

    • Scripting (put the command to a .bat file):

      See https://winscp.net/eng/docs/guide_automation

    • The WinSCP can even generate a script from an imported FileZilla session.

      For details, see a guide to FileZilla automation.

    (I'm the author of WinSCP)

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FileZilla does support some basic command line options for the upload and download of files. Not all options are documented.You can download a file with the option '-d sourcefiletargetdir'

Using

Example (download):

Example (upload):

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/close -- will close the GUI after the download/upload completes

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/overwrite -- will overwrite the files in target without prompting the user

You can also connect to a site from the site manager e.g. --site='0/site1'.

Below are reference sites with further examples including download links to FileZilla versions (2.32 / 3.1) that supported the feature.

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