Python ftplib connection error (gaierror)

Question

I am trying to make a very basic FTP client in python, and within the first few lines of code I have already run into a problem

My Code:

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Answer 1

Actually, this means that your computer can't resolve the domain name that you gave it. A detailed error description is available here. Try to use a well-known working FTP to test (e.g. ftp.microsoft.com). Then try to open the FTP you're trying to access with some FTP client.