Method Name:
rmd
Method Signature:
rmd(dirname)
Parameter:
dirname – Name of the directory
Return Value:
A success message 250 Directory removed or a failure message like 550 Permission denied.
Overview:
- The method rmd() removes a directory from the FTP server.
- The underlying FTP command is RMD.
- To remove a file from the FTP server the method delete() can be used.
Example:
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# Example Python program to remove a directory # from an FTP server from ftplib import FTP
# Create an FTP instance and connect ftpInstance = FTP(host="anftpserverhost"); print(ftpInstance.getwelcome());
# Login to the FTP server ftpResponse = ftpInstance.login(); print(ftpResponse);
# Delete a folder ftpResponse = ftpInstance.rmd("/toberemoved"); print(ftpResponse); |
Output:
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220 (vsFTPd 3.0.3) 230 Login successful. 250 Directory removed. |