HOW TO FTP

USING INTERNET EXPLORER

Internet Explorer allows you to transfer files directly to your FTP site without requiring an FTP utility: 

  1. Launch Windows Explorer and open the folder that contains your Web site pages.
  2. Establish an Internet connection, then open Internet Explorer.
  3. In the Internet Explorer Address Bar, type your FTP Site URL. Usually the syntax is:
    "ftp://," followed by your domain name. (i.e., "ftp://www.yourdomainname.com."
  4. Click on the View Page in File Explorer?????
  5. In the "Log on As" dialog box, enter your FTP user name and password, and then click "Log On." If an
    FTP Folder Error dialog box appears, click "OK," and then click "Log in As" in the File menu to open the "Log On As"
    dialog box.
  6. Select the files to transfer in Window Explorer and drag them to your FTP directory in Internet Explorer.
    You can also copy and paste the necessary files.

For detailed instructions, please consult the Uploading with Internet Explorer tutorial: http://ftphelp.secureserver.net/IE/ie.htm

USING WS_FTP FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL UTILITY

WS_FTP offers a full range of file transfer features that let you transfer files directly to your FTP directory:

  1. Establish an Internet connection, then open WS_FTP and click Connect.
  2. In the Session Properties dialog box, click New.
  3. Complete profile:
    1. Profile Name: Enter a profile name
    2. Host Name/Address: Type your domain name (without the www)
    3. User ID and Password: Enter your FTP user name and password
    4. Click OK
  4. In the WS_FTP window, navigate to your Web site files in the Local System pane on the left side of the window.
  5. Double-click the file to transfer, or select multiple files and click the transfer arrow located between the Local
    System and Remote Site panes.
  6. Click Exit and close the program.

For detailed instructions, please consult the Uploading with Internet Explorer tutorial: http://ftphelp.secureserver.net/WSFTP/wsftp.htm

FTP Applications

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