How do I use FTP and transfer my files to my hosting account?

Posted: 21 Feb, 2007
by: Support C.

Updated: 21 Feb, 2007
by: Support C.

File Transfer Protocol or FTP is an easy to use method to upload information to your web site and download information to your computer.

Transferring files is a snap using an FTP file manager such as smart FTP, WS_FTP, Cute FTP, or any other FTP management tool. You can also use the built-in "File Manager" inside of your hosting account Control Panel. If you are going to move more than one file at a time you may want to get a more robust FTP program like the ones above.

To transfer files from your computer to your new account use the FTP login information received in your welcome email. The information should look something like this:

ftp.yourdomain.com

username - Your username

password - your password

Once you know your username and password, enter it into your FTP program and connect to your account.

When uploading to your account, keep in mind the structure listed here.

Directories:

HTTPDOCS - Non-secure public folder

HTTPSDOCS - Secure public folder

CGI-BIN - CGI script folder, also publicly viewed

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