Move File to Another Directory on Server

Moves a file from one directory to another. This is accomplished by renaming the file using a filepath that includes the directory.

Download: Chilkat .NET Assemblies

Dim ftp As New Chilkat.Ftp2()

Dim success As Boolean

'  Any string unlocks the component for the 1st 30-days.
success = ftp.UnlockComponent("Anything for 30-day trial")
If (success <> true) Then
    TextBox1.Text = TextBox1.Text & ftp.LastErrorText & vbCrLf
    Exit Sub
End If


ftp.Hostname = "ftp.myFtpServer123.com"
ftp.Username = "***"
ftp.Password = "***"

'  Connect and login to the FTP server.
success = ftp.Connect()
If (success <> true) Then
    TextBox1.Text = TextBox1.Text & ftp.LastErrorText & vbCrLf
    Exit Sub
End If


'  Rename the remote file (or directory)
Dim existingFilepath As String
existingFilepath = "dirA/hello.txt"
Dim newFilepath As String
newFilepath = "dirB/hello.txt"
success = ftp.RenameRemoteFile(existingFilepath,newFilepath)
If (success <> true) Then
    TextBox1.Text = TextBox1.Text & ftp.LastErrorText & vbCrLf
    Exit Sub
End If


ftp.Disconnect()