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Close FTP Connection

Function: Close FTP Connection​

This action allows you to securely close an active connection to an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server. This is crucial for releasing resources and ensuring data integrity after you've finished performing operations like uploading or downloading files.

Input​

  • Folder: The specific folder on the FTP server that represents the active connection you wish to close. This input is required.

Output​

(No explicit output is generated by this action, but the connection will be successfully closed.)

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Example 1: Finishing a daily report upload

  • Scenario: You have an automated process that uploads daily sales reports to an FTP server. After all reports are uploaded, you want to close the connection to free up resources.
  • Inputs:
    • Folder: My_FTP_Reports_Folder (This represents the active connection to the FTP server where reports were uploaded)
  • Result: The active FTP connection to My_FTP_Reports_Folder is securely closed, releasing the network resources.

Example 2: Cleaning up after a file download

  • Scenario: Your application downloads customer invoices from an FTP server every hour. Once the download is complete, you need to close the connection.
  • Inputs:
    • Folder: Customer_Invoices_Download_Location (This represents the active connection used to download invoices)
  • Result: The FTP connection used for downloading customer invoices is terminated, ensuring no lingering open connections.

Example 3: Managing multiple FTP connections

  • Scenario: Your system interacts with several different FTP servers for various tasks. After completing a specific task on one server (e.g., updating product images), you want to close only that particular connection without affecting others.
  • Inputs:
    • Folder: Product_Image_Server_Connection (This represents the specific connection to the product image FTP server)
  • Result: The FTP connection to the product image server is closed, while other FTP connections remain active for their respective tasks.