The ftpcount command is a Linux utility that displays the number of users currently logged in via FTP. It is useful for system administrators who need to monitor FTP usage on their servers.
Overview
The syntax for using the ftpcount command is as follows:
ftpcount [options]
When run, ftpcount will display the number of users currently logged in via FTP. For example:
$ ftpcount
2
This output indicates that there are currently two users logged in via FTP.
Options
The ftpcount command has the following options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -h | Displays help information about the command. |
Troubleshooting Tips
If the ftpcount command does not display the expected number of users, it may be because FTP is not currently running on the server. To check if FTP is running, use the ps command to look for the ftpd process:
$ ps aux | grep ftpd
If the ftpd process is not running, start it using the appropriate command for your Linux distribution.
Notes
- The
ftpcountcommand may not be installed on your system by default. If you cannot find the command, you may need to install it using your package manager. - The
ftpcountcommand only displays the number of users currently logged in via FTP. It does not provide any information about the files or directories they are accessing.