copy running-config ftp

Last Updated : Nov 06, 2012 |
Uploads the current configuration to a file on an FTP server. The command prompts for the username and password. Uncommitted changes to the configuration are included.
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After you change the configuration, run the copy running-config startup-config command to save the changes. If you do not save the changes, the device loses them when you reset.

Syntax

copy running-config ftp filename {<ip-addr>|<IPv6–addr>[%zone-id]|<hostname>}

Parameters

Parameter
Description
Possible Values
Default Value
filename
File name to create on the FTP server
ip-addr
IPv4 address of the FTP server
IPv6-addr
IPv6 address of the FTP server
%zone-id
VLAN number
1 — 4,090
hostname
Hostname of the FTP server

User level

read-write

Context

general

Example

To upload the current configuration to Gxxx.cfg on the ftp server at IP address 135.64.10.33 using login
Gxxx-001(super)# copy running-config ftp c:\config_files\router1.cfg
135.64.10.33
Username: dan
Password:
To upload the current configuration to Gxxx.cfg on the ftp server at IP address 2001:db8::c0a8:310a using login
Gxxx-001(super)# copy running-config ftp c:\config_files\router1.cfg
2001:db8::c0a8:310a
Username: dan
Password:
To upload the current configuration to Gxxx.cfg on the ftp server at with the name my.ftp.server using login
Gxxx-001(super)# copy running-config ftp c:\config_files\router1.cfg
my.ftp.server
Username: dan
Password: