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Why doesn't ftp_connect work in my php script?
Last updated: 09/04/2010
If you are trying to ftp to another server from your web server, one thing to be aware of is that some hosts (bluehost.com is one I know) block outbound ports.  This means that a script running on your website that needs to ftp a file to another server will not work. 

In the case of bluehost, you need to get a dedicated IP address, which will cost you a little extra, but allow the php ftp functions to work.



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