Uploading For Users of WS-FTP
How Do I Publish Using WS-FTP?
This FTP program allows the user to manipulate the files to and from the web site via a two window interface.
To begin, click on File and select Connect. This opens the wizard shown below. Enter the details indicated on the screen.
Modem connections - ensure that Passive mode is disabled.
ADSL connections with NAT may need to enable Passive.
The Advanced Properties button will allow you to specify the initial target directory for your files to go to:
Directory Notes
For Server types 1 & 2 enter: /httpdocs (always enter in lowercase)
Server Type 3 to 8 enter: /web (always enter in lowercase)
Server Type 10 to 24 enter: /httpdocs
Server Type 50 to 60 enter: /httpdocs
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Once the details are entered, click Save to preserve your settings. Ensure that your internet connect is running and then click Connect.
If log on is successful, the you will then be able to upload new items and manage your files on the server.
Important Note
Your default page (Home Page) must be named index.html otherwise it will not automatically load upon entering the site. Please also note that the Server is case sensitive to file names, therefore we recommend that you always use lower case.
Additional Notes-Quick Connect function
WS-FTP provides a fast wizard, which allows the user to logon, but does not specify target directories. The wizard runs in the following sequence, with the details included:
Normally, if you are dialing direct, the firewall setting is left blank. If you are using a firewall, use the main wizard and consult your firewall settings for the port access number. |
