Filename encoding in Apache Commons Net FTPClient

Question

I have to upload a file to an FTP server. The filename contains special letters, say äöü. On the FTP server, I need the filename to be UTF-8 encoded.

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Answer 1

Since Apache Commons NET 3.0 one can use ftpClient.setAutodetectUTF8( true ); to enable autodetection of UTF-8 support on the FTP server. Like setControlEncoding it must be called before connection.

See the corresponding javadoc.

Answer 2

I have not tested it, but you can try this:

client.setControlEncoding("UTF-8");