NETRC(5)
NAME
netrc − autologin profile for ftp users
DESCRIPTION
Users of ftp(1) may wish to place a .netrc file in their home directory. This file is normally read when you use the ftp “open” command, and implements ftp’s automatic login feature.
The file consists of one or more entries, formatted as follows: system system_name login logname [password password] A user may have one such entry for each system on which she wants ftp automatic login.
Note that if the password field exists in the entry, it is imprudent for the .netrc file to be readable by anyone other than its owner.
If the user has no .netrc file, she will be prompted for a login name and password upon attempting to connect to a remote system (via the ftp “open” command).
FILES
$HOME/.netrc startup file for ftp(1)