# nxc ftp > Pentest and exploit FTP servers. > More information: . - Search for valid credentials by trying out every combination in the specified lists of usernames and passwords: `nxc ftp {{192.168.178.2}} {{[-u|--username]}} {{path/to/usernames.txt}} {{[-p|--password]}} {{path/to/passwords.txt}}` - Continue searching for valid credentials even after valid credentials have been found: `nxc ftp {{192.168.178.2}} {{[-u|--username]}} {{path/to/usernames.txt}} {{[-p|--password]}} {{path/to/passwords.txt}} --continue-on-success` - Perform directory listings on each FTP server the supplied credentials are valid on: `nxc ftp {{192.168.178.0/24}} {{[-u|--username]}} {{username}} {{[-p|--password]}} {{password}} --ls` - Download the specified file from the target server: `nxc ftp {{192.168.178.2}} {{[-u|--username]}} {{username}} {{[-p|--password]}} {{password}} --get {{path/to/file}}` - Upload the specified file to the target server at the specified location: `nxc ftp {{192.168.178.2}} {{[-u|--username]}} {{username}} {{[-p|--password]}} {{password}} --put {{path/to/local_file}} {{path/to/remote_location}}`