FTP Setup Information
1. There is a free FTP built into your cPanel and it does works fine.
It is a good place to start, learn, and understand how to upload files
to your account. However there are faster and even free FTP programs
available for those that are interested.
2. This example is for WS-FTP (free to try). However, it contains all the important info
required for other FTP programs. I recommend you try a free program
or a "free to try" program.
3. Once you have uploaded your files you need to set the permissions,
"chmod" them. So view this short explanation on how to 'CHMOD'
the files you just uploaded.
Open WS-FTP so the Sessions box shows:
Click on New (will load a blank)
Fill in the info as shown
Profile name = Any account name you like.
Host Name/Address= ftp.yourdomainname
For initial setup
Until your domain resolves use address= 66.194.239.1
Host Type = Automatic detect
User ID = your account username
Password = your account password
Optional - check the save pwd (password)
IMPORTANT: domainname = full domain
name and extension
Click on the 'Startup' tab
Initial Remote Site Folder = /public_html
Initial Local Folder = C:\... hard drive file location
Remote file mask = -al (minus al)
The -al shows hidden files
BE SURE to click 'Apply' to save
Click Ok to connect:
After you connect:
The Left Column shows hard drive files/directories.
The Right Column show server files / directories.
There are several ways to move into directories- double
click the up arrow to move up one level. Dbl click a folder name to
open it. But if you dbl click a file it will transfer to the 'other
side'.
Tip: Watch the 'path' info for both sides so you know
where you are uploading / downloading. Many people get lost and upload
in the wrong place .. just because they don't 'look up'.
To move files between hard drive and server:
Select (highlight) the desired files and use the 'arrow' that points in the move direction. Hint: The shift key and ctrl key
functions that work in Explorer will let you select multipy files.
Of course, you can also use 'drag n drop' to move files.
REMEMBER: images, sound,
mpg, etc are binary.
So you set to Binary to upload them. But you need to
set to ASCII for html, php, etc. Many people forget which type to
select.
So you may want to preset the ASCII types:
From the bottom menu - Click 'Options'
Then from the top tabs
Click on 'Extensions'
Then use the 'Add' option
To build a list of ALL ASCII file types See above examples
Now you set the upload option:
to 'Auto'
Summary: if you build a list of all the ASCII files
and set the extension list, then you can set all uploads to Binary
n Auto
P.S. Otherwise, it's very easy to forget to change types
and then wonder why nothing works.
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