Is there a specific command to test FTP server availability?

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Is there a specific command to test FTP server availability?
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While there isn't a single definitive command, you can use the `ftp` command with a simple command like `USER` and `PWD` to attempt a connection. If the server responds with a 503 error, it confirms the server is unavailable at that moment. However, this doesn't provide detailed diagnostic information.