AUTH
- Last Updated: June 3, 2026
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- WS_FTP Pro
- Version 13.0
- Documentation
AUTH
Syntax: AUTH [(SSL or SSH) (1, 2, 3 or 4)] [USER (0 or 1)]
What it does: Attempts to make a secure connection with the host via SSL or SSH.
SSL or SSH
- 1: Allow this connection only. Certificate not added to the database.
- 2: Always allow this connection. Adds the certificate to the Trusted Authority database. If the remote server is not enabled for the connection type specified (SSL or SSH), the user is asked if an unsecured connection should be made.
- 3: Do not make the connection, if the certificate does not currently exist in the Trusted Authority database.
- 4: Prompt user before adding the certificate to the database.
USER
- 0: If username and password provided are incorrect, fail the connection.
- 1: If username and password provided are incorrect, prompt the user to enter the correct information.