Rename Remote File

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

Download Chilkat Python Library

import sys
import chilkat

ftp = chilkat.CkFtp2()

#  Any string unlocks the component for the 1st 30-days.
success = ftp.UnlockComponent("Anything for 30-day trial")
if (success != True):
    print ftp.lastErrorText()
    sys.exit()

ftp.put_Hostname("ftp.myFtpServer123.com")
ftp.put_Username("***")
ftp.put_Password("***")

#  Connect and login to the FTP server.
success = ftp.Connect()
if (success != True):
    print ftp.lastErrorText()
    sys.exit()

#  Set the current remote directory to where the file
#  is located:
success = ftp.ChangeRemoteDir("/testing")
if (success != True):
    print ftp.lastErrorText()
    sys.exit()

#  Rename the remote file (or directory)
existingFilename = "hello.txt"
newFilename = "goodbye.txt"
success = ftp.RenameRemoteFile(existingFilename,newFilename)
if (success != True):
    print ftp.lastErrorText()
    sys.exit()

ftp.Disconnect()