FTP 530 Login incorrect
How to fix FTP 530 errors: bad credentials, account restrictions, FTPS requirements, and permission issues.
FTP code 530 is an authentication failure. The server rejected the username/password or refused the account.
Common causes
- Wrong username/password
- Account disabled or locked
- Server requires FTPS (or disallows plain FTP)
- IP allowlist / geo restrictions on the account
Fixes to try
- Confirm credentials with the server owner (copy/paste to avoid whitespace).
- Confirm whether the server requires FTPS (explicit) instead of FTP.
- Check whether the account is restricted by IP allowlist.
- Try a known-good FTP client from the same network to compare behavior.
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