FTP support

Configuring your FTP client

Once you have installed your FTP client and read through the documentation you will be ready to configure your FTP software. The example below uses WS_FTP, although all clients work in a similar way.

1. Open WS_FTP. When the program loads it will come up with the 'Session Properties' window. This window allows you to add, edit and delete FTP account profiles

2. To add a new profile click on the 'New' button

3. Fill in the following details:

   Profile Name: This is a user-friendly name you can remember. Usually your web site name goes here.

   Host Name/Address: The server name or your domain name. If your domain name was just registered, it may not be resolving to its IP address just yet. In this case the IP address of the server. If the domain name is resolving to its IP address then enter the domain name.

   User ID: Enter your FTP username.

   Password: Enter your FTP password. Please note that the passwords are case sensitive.

4. Check the 'Save PWD' check box if you would like the FTP client to remember the password next time you use the application.

5. Click on the 'Apply' button to save the changes.

6. Click the 'OK' button to connect to the FTP server. Details on where to upload your files are provided with the account information sent to you when your account was setup.

Please refer to the FTP client documentation for instructions on how to transfer files between your computer and the web server.

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