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FTP Upload
1) What in the world is FTP!?
FTP (File
Transfer Protocol) is the simplest and most secure way to exchange files
over the Internet. Whether you know it or not, you most likely use FTP all
the time. The most common use for FTP is to download files from the
Internet. When downloading a file from the Internet you're actually
transferring the file to your computer from another
computer over the Internet. This is why the T (transfer) is in FTP. You
may not know where the computer is that the file is coming from but you
most likely know it's URL or Internet address.
Here, we
manage our very own FTP server. Which means, you can upload files the same
way as you download them. Upload is basically the exact opposite from
downloading a file, such that rather than transferring a file from
another computer over the Internet to your own, you are
transferring a file TO another computer over the
Internet.
Please read
our section below on how to SET UP an FTP session on your computer. :-)
2) Do I need a special program to use FTP?
No, but we
recommend that you do find one. You may access a free FTP Manager within
your control panel for you to use (with nothing to install!). However,
you'll have to upload each file one at a time and it can get time
consuming. There are, in fact, several free FTP Editors on the web and we
recommend you to check out
CuteFtp or
zdnet downloads and perform a search for FTP editors (take note that
some may require some form of payment if you like them.. but others will
allow you to use them free of charge with the exception of some features).
FrontPage,
DreamWeaver, CuteFTP and such utilities already have an FTP transfer tool
BUILT IN to them, so no need to look for additional sources. Personally, I
use DreamWeaver MX to access this site and maintain/manage all the files I
need. I enjoy dreamweaver because it not only manages my FTP, but it also
allows me to design HTML and such (as this site uses). Of course, I may
use some other programs as well, but I could basically do everything I
needed with this software (although it comes at a price :-/)
3) How do I login with FTP?
With our
CPanel software this is really easy to configure.
Host: A) If you have domain access, just enter:
ftp.yourdomain.com or your master IP
Address provided in your activation email
B) if you haven't established your URL enter: 111.111.111
(of course, replace 111.111.111 with your server
IP)
Main UserName: simply enter the username created for you on
account activation
or for additional UserNames:
(must add within control panel) username@yourdomain.com
Password: (password)
If you have
ANY problems with this, please contact us.
4) How many FTP Accounts do I have?
we have
unlimited the number of accounts you can create per plan you purchase from
us. :-)
5) In what directory should I upload my files?
In the
following folder: /public_html/
Or if you
need the FULL root URL: /home/username/public_html
Where
USERNAME is the username given to you in your Activation Email.
6) Is there a certain file limit for my uploads?
Nope! Go
nuts! Although do remember this: the larger of a file you upload the
longer of a download it will be for those needing to download files. :-)
Be gentle.
7) I made a ftp account with a new user/pass but what
is the url to his/her folder?
Simply
http://www.yourdomain.com/~username/
Of course,
replace USERNAME with the name of the FTP user you have created and,
obviously, replace 'yourdomain' with your domain name. :-)
If you have
ANY problems with this, please contact us.
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