Mput / Upload .zip Multiple Files
Upload .zip Multiple Files
Uploads multiple ZIP files to a remote server.
mput <*.zip> mput <*.zip> #!/bin/bash
# Upload .zip Multiple Files
mput {{*.zip}} import subprocess
# Upload .zip Multiple Files
# Make sure to replace <placeholders> with actual values
def run_command():
cmd = [
"mput",
"<*.zip>"
]
try:
print(f"Executing: {' '.join(cmd)}")
subprocess.run(cmd, check=True)
except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
print(f"Error: {e}")
except FileNotFoundError:
print("Error: mput not found. Please install it first.")
if __name__ == "__main__":
run_command() When To Use
During data backup procedures where bulk file transfers are necessary.
Pro Tip
Use the '--no-overwrite' option for uploads to avoid replacing existing files without confirmation.
Anatomy of Output
Understanding the result
150 Opening ASCII mode data connection for upload. Connection Status Preparation stage for uploading files.
226 Transfer complete: 10 files uploaded. Transfer Summary Summarizes successful uploads.
Troubleshooting
Common pitfalls
553 Could not create file.
Solution: Check write permissions on the target directory.
425 Can't open data connection.
Solution: Ensure proper configuration of active vs. passive mode.
451 Error: Local error in processing.
Solution: Review local file integrity and permissions.
Command Breakdown
What each part is doing
-
mput - Base Command
- The executable that performs this operation. Here it runs Mput before the shell applies any redirect operators.
-
<*.zip> - *.zip
- The value supplied for *.zip.
Alternative Approaches
Comparable commands in other tools
Alternative filesystem tools for the same job.
impacket-ntfs-read 7zr / Extract An Archive To Stdout 7zr x <path/to/archive.7z> -so Gzip / Display Compression Details gzip -v <path/to/file.gz> 7z / Set Compression Level 7z a <path/to/archive.7z> -mx=<0|1|3|5|7|9> <path/to/file_or_directory> 7za / Archive A File Or Directory 7za a <path/to/archive.7z> <path/to/file_or_directory>