Uploading to host problems using filezilla

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iwilliams
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Uploading to host problems using filezilla

Post by iwilliams » 2021-03-21 15:55

Hi

I use my MAC for localhost testing and then once it passes I upload it my to website using filezilla. This has worked fine for ages until this week. The transmission disconnects and then repeatedly retries until the firewall at the hosting site blocks my IP address.

The last messages I got at this attempt before it bombed out are as follows. However, I can cannot guarantee it always bombs out in the same place each time as I feel it got further on a previous occasion:-
Status: Starting upload of /Applications/MAMP/htdocs/timesheets/plugins/plugins-resources/table_icons/card_front.png
Command: PASV
Response: 227 Entering Passive Mode (109,203,107,31,205,147)
Command: STOR report_delete.png
Response: 150 Accepted data connection
Error: Connection timed out after 20 seconds of inactivity
Error: File transfer failed
Command: PASV
Error: Connection timed out after 20 seconds of inactivity
Error: File transfer failed
Status: Resolving address of ftp.testmywebsite.me.uk
Status: Connecting to 109.203.107.31:21...
Status: Resolving address of ftp.testmywebsite.me.uk
Status: Connecting to 109.203.107.31:21...
Error: Connection timed out after 20 seconds of inactivity
Error: File transfer failed
Error: Connection timed out after 20 seconds of inactivity
Error: File transfer failed
Status: Resolving address of ftp.testmywebsite.me.uk
Status: Connecting to 109.203.107.31:21...
Status: Resolving address of ftp.testmywebsite.me.uk
I rebooted my router prior to my attempt and tested if it was working OK.

I am wondering that I may have some corrupt files as my MAC froze a couple of times last week. Perhaps, if I totally regenerated the application it might help (I would obviously preserve anything in hooks).

Any suggestions would be gratefully received.

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Re: Uploading to host problems using filezilla

Post by pfrumkin » 2021-03-22 13:09

Hi,

I would try some tests to determine if the issue is source or target.
1) Try uploading your app but in smaller chunks to isolate if it is a particular file
2) Try uploading a different file or set of files
3) Try uploading a different file or set of files to a different target if you have one
4) Try uploading your app to a different target if you have one

If you have another system available from which you could upload, that is another set of tests, to remove your system as a possible problem

Good luck!

~Paul

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Re: Uploading to host problems using filezilla

Post by iwilliams » 2021-03-22 14:50

Thanks Paul for your reply.

I cracked the problem by buying an inexpensive tool from bizzworxx that zips up the relevant files. The resultant file uploaded fine and unzipped fine on the host. I'm not sure if it was a wonky file, wonky network, a wonky host or "all of the above"!

Anyway all is OK now.

Best regards

Ivor

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Re: Uploading to host problems using filezilla

Post by aarlauskas » 2021-03-22 20:23

I had this couple of years ago with my previous hosting provider (Falcoda). They have insisted there is nothing wrong on their side.. Then I've uploaded my app on IONOS without issues, but Falcoda still stayed strong on their possition blaming my network and more etc. Stuck with IONOS since, never had an issue.

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Re: Uploading to host problems using filezilla

Post by iwilliams » 2021-03-22 21:33

Very interesting, thanks.

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Re: Uploading to host problems using filezilla

Post by aarlauskas » 2021-03-23 06:10

Have a look on IONOS website, they always have some crazy hosting deals to start. I was paying £1 a month for a year, includes domain and SSL Certificate. Then second year £6 a month. And you have a cooling period I think 7 days or so with money back, means it will cost you nothing at all to upload your app there for testing. That's what did.

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