linux – automatic ftp

You automate ftp with the unix shell, all you need is a .netrc file which will contain the info for each server you want to connect to.

machine    place.you.connect.to
login    USERIDGoesHere
password    PasswordGoesHere

save the file and quit, go back in the command line and give the command:

ftp place.you.connect.to

you will be connected automaticaly without asking for login/pass.