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Publish your web site - using WS FTP to upload
Ipswitch WS FTP lets you update your Web site with a single click. You can affordably, easily and securely transfer files between your computer and the Web Server.
Download WS FTP Software. Click here
Getting Your FTP Settings
You will need to have your FTP settings on hand in order to use WS FTP to upload your Web site. This is the FTP information you will need in order to use an FTP client:
- FTP User Name
This is the user name for your hosting account.
- FTP Password
This your password for your hosting account.
- Web Site URL
http://www.yourdomainnamehere.com
- FTP Site URL
ftp.yourdomainnamehere.com
Getting Started
1. Making the First Connection. When WS FTP is first opened, the New Connection wizard helps you connect to an FTP web server, providing instructions and examples on each screen. The wizard also saves the connection, similar to saving a favorite, so that you can easily re-connect later. (If the wizard is not displayed, select Connect in the toolbar.)
2. On the Site Name page, select the enter a name for your website eg: 'My Web Site'. Click Next.
3. On the Connection Type page, select FTP as the connection type. Click Next .
4. On the Server Address page, enter your FTP address 'ftp.yourdomainname.com.au' yourdomainname.com.au being your domain name. Click Next.
5. On the User Name and Password page, enter your hosting Username & Password. Click Next.
6. Press FINISH to connect to the server, This wizard saves the connection, similar to saving a favorite, so that you can easily re-connect later.
Transferring a File
Once you have connected to a server, you can transfer files in one of three ways:
- Transfer Arrows - Select a file, then click the arrow that points away from the pane that file is in to transfer it.
- Drag and Drop - Click on a file and hold the left mouse button while you drag the file to where you want to transfer it. Select multiple files by holding down the Ctrl key while selecting.
- Copy and Paste - Right-click on a file and select Copy. Then, right-click where you want to transfer the file and select Paste.
The left frame is your local computer file list. Locate the files and/or directories on your local file list.
The right frame is your Web server files list. Locate the public_html directory on your web server file list. Double click to open it.
NOTE: All files must go in public_html Folder, do NOT place any other files anywhere but here.
NOTE: Your home page file name MUST be labeled index.htm or index.html, as the server will try to find this page to display as your first page.
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