FTP FAQ |
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What is FTP? |
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| FTP (file transfer protocol) is what is used to transfer the files from your computer to our server, to be displayed on your website. |
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| What program should I use for FTP? |
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| To start, an important note, Frontpage users should use Frontpage for their FTP program. If you need assistance with this, see our Frontpage FAQ. For everyone else, we would suggest using Ws-FTP. |
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| How come I can't see my site after I have put my files on my virtual server? |
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| In order for your home page to appear automatically, you must name it index.html This will enable you to see your site when you go to http://yourdomainname.com. |
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| How do I configure my ftp program? |
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- Start "Ws-FTP"
- Type "yourdomainname.com" for Name.
- Type "yourdomainname.com" or "youripaddress" for Host.
- Select "auto detect" for Type.
- Type "yourusername" for UserID.
- Type "yourpassword" for Passwd.
- Leave Initial Dir Blank
- Click "Save"
- Click "OK"
For LINUX/UNIX hosting ONLY:
All webpages must be put into the public_html folder.
PERL scripts must be put into the cgi-bin folder. |
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| Your FTP program is now configured to connect to your virtual server. |
