504 : Unknown authentication type mechname

Explanation

The AUTH command specified a security mechanism name that is unknown to the FTP server. The security mechanism names supported by the FTP server are GSSAPI and TLS. TLS support can also be requested with a mechanism name of TLS-C, TLS-P, or SSL.

mechname is the name of the security mechanism specified on the AUTH command.

System action

FTP continues.

User response

Reissue the AUTH command with one of the supported security mechanism names.

System programmer response

None.