Connect(String) Method

Connects the FTP client to an FTP server on port 21.

Syntax

Visual Basic
C#

'Declaration
 
Public Overloads Sub Connect( _
   ByVal hostName As String _
)

'Usage
 
Dim instance As FtpClient
Dim hostName As String
 
instance.Connect(hostName)

public void Connect( 
   string hostName
)

Parameters

hostName: The hostname of the FTP server to connect to. An IP address can also be used.

Exceptions

Exception	Description
FtpInvalidStateException	Cannot perform the requested operation because the FTP client is in an invalid state.
FtpReplyException	An error reply was returned by the FTP server.
FtpIOException	An I/O error has occurred.
FtpInternalException	A fatal FTP-specific error has occurred..

Remarks

If the IP address contains a port (ie.: 192.168.0.42:2121) then the FTP client will connect on the specified port rather than port 21 (default).

This method will only connect you to the FTP server. Once connected, you must call the Login method to log-in to the FTP server.

Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows XP SP3, Windows Server 2008 (Server Core not supported), Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core supported with SP1 or later), Windows Server 2003 SP2

Reference

FtpClient Class
FtpClient Members
Overload List