# Python Ftplib Module

The `ftplib` module defines the class `FTP` and some related items. It implements the client side of the FTP protocol.

## Importing the Module

```python
import ftplib
```

## Connecting to an FTP Server

```python
from ftplib import FTP

ftp = FTP('ftp.debian.org')
ftp.login()
```

## Listing Files

You can list the files in the current directory using `retrlines()`.

```python
ftp.retrlines('LIST')
```

## Downloading Files

To download a file, use `retrbinary()`.

```python
filename = 'README'

with open(filename, 'wb') as fp:
    ftp.retrbinary('RETR ' + filename, fp.write)
```

## Uploading Files

To upload a file, use `storbinary()`.

```python
filename = 'myfile.txt'

with open(filename, 'rb') as fp:
    ftp.storbinary('STOR ' + filename, fp)
```

## Quitting

```python
ftp.quit()
```

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