DOS Command Line Support

Controlling Encryption From the Command Line

BlueZone Secure FTP uses command line switches so that the application can be executed and controlled from a DOS Command Line Interface or a DOS batch file or even a Windows program or script.

It is possible to use a Command Line Switch to disable encryption, enable Explicit SSL/TLS, enable Implicit SSL/TLS and enable SSH encryption.  This is accomplished by using the /~ command line switches.

BlueZone Secure FTP supports the following encryption command line switches:

• /~0 - Disable Encryption

• /~1 - Enable Explicit SSL/TLS Encryption

• /~2 - Enable Implicit SSL/TLS Encryption

• /~3 - Enable SFTP Encryption

For example, if you wanted to start a BlueZone Secure FTP session with Explicit SSL/TLS Encryption enabled, use the /~1 command line switch when starting the session.  The /~1 command line switch has the same affect as selecting Explicit FTPS (SSL/TLS) from the Security Options drop down listbox on the Security tab when you are configuring a host connection.  Any additional SSL or TLS settings that are required, must be set and saved in the BlueZone Secure FTP configuration first.

The following is an example of starting a BlueZone Secure FTP session with Explicit SSL/TLS encryption enabled.

"C:\Program Files\BlueZone\BZFTP.EXE" /~1

Conversely, if you wanted to start a BlueZone Secure FTP session with encryption disabled, use the /~0 command line switch to disable SSL/TLS encryption.  The /~0 command line switch has the same affect as unchecking the Enable Secure Sockets Layer checkbox on the Security tab.

The following is an example of starting a BlueZone Secure FTP session with encryption disabled.

"C:\Program Files\BlueZone\BZFTP.EXE" /~0

SEE  The Command Line Switch Table for a complete listing of Command Line Switches.