Rename Remote File

Rename a remote file or directory. The RenameRemoteFile can be called to rename either a remote file or directory.

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<?php

$ftp = new COM("Chilkat.Ftp2");

//  Any string unlocks the component for the 1st 30-days.
$success = $ftp->UnlockComponent('Anything for 30-day trial');
if ($success != true) {
    print $ftp->lastErrorText() . "\n";
    exit;
}

$ftp->Hostname = 'ftp.myFtpServer123.com';
$ftp->Username = '***';
$ftp->Password = '***';

//  Connect and login to the FTP server.
$success = $ftp->Connect();
if ($success != true) {
    print $ftp->lastErrorText() . "\n";
    exit;
}

//  Set the current remote directory to where the file
//  is located:
$success = $ftp->ChangeRemoteDir('/testing');
if ($success != true) {
    print $ftp->lastErrorText() . "\n";
    exit;
}

//  Rename the remote file (or directory)
$existingFilename = 'hello.txt';
$newFilename = 'goodbye.txt';
$success = $ftp->RenameRemoteFile($existingFilename,$newFilename);
if ($success != true) {
    print $ftp->lastErrorText() . "\n";
    exit;
}

$ftp->Disconnect();
?>