ftp mls
Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012
Displays an abbreviated list of files and subdirectories in a remote directory.
Syntax
mls <remotefile>[ ] <localfile>
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
<remotefile> |
Specifies the file for which you want to see a listing. When specifying remotefiles, use a hyphen to represent the current working directory on the remote computer. |
<localfile> |
Specifies a local file in which to store the listing. When specifying localfile, use a hyphen to display the listing on the screen. |
Examples
To display an abbreviated list of files and subdirectories for dir1 and dir2, type:
mls dir1 dir2 -
To save an abbreviated list of files and subdirectories for dir1 and dir2 in the local file dirlist.txt, type:
mls dir1 dir2 dirlist.txt
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