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can't get ftp access

I have used ftp for years, mostly programs (fetch, able, ws, etc) some command prompt stuff occasionally. I am flummoxed trying to get onto a friends site to make a few small changes. She knows nothing about whether it is virtual hosting or a dedicated box. All my attempts to connect have failed. All I have is a user name and password. I tried using several clients with ftp.servername.com, 000.000.000.000, adding port 20, 21. I get unknown host. I cant ping it, either.

Why I ask WHY????

I don't think it's the un/pw, cause I can't ping it, right? Is ftp.foo.com possibly not the right name for www.foo.com?

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Yep. Just because there is a www.foo.com, there is NO guarantee that ftp.foo.com is a valid name. Try FTPing to www.foo.com.
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Also, note that the server may not support FTP.
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but I should be able to log in with the IP, right? or the server name, bneu-b211.foo.com?

when i try to connect from a cmd prompt:
open ftp.foo.com ~Unknown host


the way you suggest:
open www.foo.com ~ftp: connect :Unknown error number
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know of any way to tell if it doesn't support ftp remotely?

I think I am going to give up soon.
The web site she has, and where you connect for FTP modification of the file(s) could EASILY be totally separate servers.   There is no way to tell about remote FTP access wthout speaking to the technical folk(s) who host that site.

More likely as well; if there IS ftp access, it may be internal to that ISP only (i.e., she can get in, but not YOU).

actually never mind. I will get more info. I am splitting the points thanks guys!