Files uploaded to ftp-emea.oclc.org remain empty

Symptom

• Fles uploaded to ftp-emea.oclc.org or ftp-nl.oclc.org appear to remain empty, i.e. contain zero bytes.

Applies to

ftp server:

• ftp-emea.oclc.org
• ftp-nl.oclc.org

Resolution

Please make sure the ftp client you use is set to be using PASSIVE mode.

Additional information

The ftp server software was replaced in August 2023 and from then on only allows ftp  in PASSIVE mode.

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