Odd FTP Question

[GarlicScented]

So there I was, trying to log in using FTP into a site to do some web site work. I type in ftp.websitename.com into SmartFTP and it comes back as unable to resolve. I try in Internet Explorer with the same result (ftp://ftp.websitename.com in IE). However, if I type ftp://websitename.com in IE it works?! SmartFTP wants it to be ftp.websitename.com and won't take just websitename.com.

Did that all make sense? Why would websitename.com work and ftp.websitename.com not?

 

[Need4Speed]

becasue aparently the subdomain of ftp.xxxx is not registered.

 

[GarlicScented]

But "ftp" isn't a subdomain. It's like the "www" of the FTP world.

 

[Need4Speed]

Originally posted by: GarlicScented
But "ftp" isn't a subdomain. It's like the "www" of the FTP world.

ummmm..no dude...both ft.xxxx and www.xxxx are subdomains...they just happen to be popular and accepted default subdomains for Http and FTP services.

 

[GarlicScented]

New one on me. Why wouldn't a web host register those in their system automatically?

 

[Need4Speed]

Originally posted by: GarlicScented
New one on me. Why wouldn't a web host register those in their system automatically?

so do...some don't..some wildcard the entire domain.

 

[GarlicScented]

I appreciate the help. Sorry about the lack of knowledge on the subdomain part. Makes sense once I stop to think about it and let the caffeine into my veins.

 

[Need4Speed]

Originally posted by: GarlicScented
I appreciate the help. Sorry about the lack of knowledge on the subdomain part. Makes sense once I stop to think about it and let the caffeine into my veins.

no worries mate! nothing to be sorry for....glad to help