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What is FTP?
FTP is File Transfer Protocol, an internet protocol used to transfer files on the Internet.
Whats the first step in setting up a website?
The first step is to get FTP access to your site, and upload an
initial file to the proper directory. This initial file is
generally named index.html, index.htm, etc., and it is the web
page that will be returned when you call up
www.yourdomainname.com
How do I access my website via FTP?
First, you will need an FTP program, such as: CuteFTP. Available
here: www.cuteftp.com. After
installation, run the program, In the panel that comes up, enter
a name, call it anything you want, example: ftp.yourdomain.com.
Then in host address, put: ftp.yourdomain.com. In the user ID
field, put your User ID, this is usually the domain name, then in
the password field, carefully type your password, as it is case
sensitive. Click OK in the lower left of the panel, and you will
see your domain name in the right hand panel, highlight it and
click Connect, lower right part of panel. If done properly, the
program will establish an FTP connection with your website and
take you to your directory. This is where you upload the
index.html file.
How do I upload/download files using
CuteFTP?
The lower left panel is where your local files are on your
computer, the lower right panel is where the remote website files
are located. Everything is drop and drag, to upload, drag the
appropriate file from the left panel to the right panel. To
download a file from the server, just reverse the process, drag
the file from the server at the lower right hand panel over to
the lower left panel.
Where do I put the index.html file?
When you open your ftp site (ftp.yourdomain.com) it takes you to
the correct directory, /www/userid This is where you will place
the index.html file. Also put all your pictures and other files
for you website in this same directory or your /images
directory.
For WS_FTP, FrontPage and email support, please see:
Directory One - WS_FTP Support
Directory One - FrontPage Support
Directory One - Email Support
