https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-Programming/How-to-read-file-from-Remote-Host/m-p/69772#M15113 Better that you share your SAS code that does not work, and COPY/PASTE the exact SAS-generated log that reveals all code and associated SAS diagnostic messages. It's likely that you may not have authority/permission to access the file on the remote-host, unless you can demonstrate outside of SAS the same capability, such as with a native FTP client.<BR /> <BR /> Best bet to share the code and log for effective assistance / guidance from forum subscribers.<BR /> <BR /> Scott Barry<BR /> SBBWorks, Inc. Thu, 26 May 2011 13:58:48 GMT sbb 2011-05-26T13:58:48Z https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-Programming/How-to-read-file-from-Remote-Host/m-p/69771#M15112 Hi All,<BR /> Can any one help me on reading a file from Remote Host, when I have tried executing the codes which were on Support sites I was getting an error "Connection Refused", so kindly send me a SAS code to read a file from remote host.<BR /> Regards,<BR /> Samuel Thu, 26 May 2011 07:12:15 GMT https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-Programming/How-to-read-file-from-Remote-Host/m-p/69771#M15112 samuelallu 2011-05-26T07:12:15Z https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-Programming/How-to-read-file-from-Remote-Host/m-p/69772#M15113 Better that you share your SAS code that does not work, and COPY/PASTE the exact SAS-generated log that reveals all code and associated SAS diagnostic messages. It's likely that you may not have authority/permission to access the file on the remote-host, unless you can demonstrate outside of SAS the same capability, such as with a native FTP client.<BR /> <BR /> Best bet to share the code and log for effective assistance / guidance from forum subscribers.<BR /> <BR /> Scott Barry<BR /> SBBWorks, Inc. Thu, 26 May 2011 13:58:48 GMT https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-Programming/How-to-read-file-from-Remote-Host/m-p/69772#M15113 sbb 2011-05-26T13:58:48Z