Overview
Filezilla is an open-source, cross-platform File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client used to transfer files between a local and remote machine. A FileZilla user might come across an error while trying to transfer files: "Failed to create Listen Socket Aborting" This error occurs when the user is trying to transfer files with an incorrect port. This article will help you understand what the cause of this error is and how to fix it easily.
Cause of the Error
The “Failed to create Listening Socket Aborting” error is caused by an issue in the port settings or when the port is blocked. Incorrect port settings can lead to this error or the FileZilla server is not able to connect to the remote machine.
To make sure that the given port settings are correct, check the documentation and see if the port settings are correct.
If the port is not blocked, you can use telnet commands to determine if it is open or blocked.
Try pinging the server to see if it is available.
Fix
- Check the port settings in the documentation. Make sure that the port settings used in FileZilla are correct.
- Use telnet commands to check if the port is open or blocked.
- If the port is blocked, contact your hosting service provider to open the port.
- Ping your server to see if it is available.
- Try connecting again with the correct port.
FAQs
Q1: What is the cause of the "Failed to create Listen Socket Aborting" error?
A1: The “Failed to create Listening Socket Aborting” error is caused by an issue in the port settings or when the port is blocked. Incorrect port settings can lead to this error or the FileZilla server is not able to connect to the remote machine.
Q2: How can I determine if the port is open or blocked?
A2: You can use telnet commands to determine if the port is open or blocked.
Q3: What do I need to do if the port is blocked?
A3: If the port is blocked, contact your hosting service provider to open the port.
Q4: Do I need to check something else before trying to connect again?
A4: Yes, you should try pinging your server to see if it is available.
Q5: What should I do if I'm still seeing the error?
A5: Make sure to double check the port settings mentioned in the documentation and try connecting again with the correct port.