FTP Questions
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 at Dataworld Technology Hosting, 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. :-)
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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 :-/)
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3) How
do I login with FTP?
The most popular question here at Dataworld
Technology Hosting! ;-)
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
don't hesitate to contact us by submitting a ticket through the
Client
Area.
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4) How
many FTP Accounts do I have?
As with anything, FTP resources come at
a cost. So, we have limited the number of accounts you can create
per plan you purchase from us. :-)
Please look at the plan you purchased it
shall say there how many ftp accounts you may use.
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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.
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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. Also remember
that FTP Transfer counts toward your monthly bandwidth.
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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
don't hesitate to contact us by submitting a ticket through the
Client
Area.
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FTP: HOW DO I CONFIGURE...
1) FrontPage
Ok, don't go nuts, we DO have an answer
for you! To configure FrontPage, you first have to make sure the
extenstions are installed in your control panel. Once you have
done that, you need to configure FrontPage to respond to your
account. :-)
a) Installing FrontPage Extensions
(if you haven't done so already):
this is as simple as a point and click
and you will only need to do this ONCE.
Simply login to your web based control panel. You will need
to have you ACTIVATION EMAIL handy as how to access your control
panel. :) Once you're in your control panel, you will see the
vast menu of options. On the RIGHT column, there will be a category
entitled: SITE MANAGEMENT. Under the 'site management' menu,
click on the option: FRONTPAGE EXTENSIONS. You will be taken
to a page with a button that will have a button saying "(Re)Install
Extentions". Please take note of the warning on that page! Simply
click on the button "(Re)Install Extensions," give the server
a few moments, and those extensions will be installed! That's
it!
b) Configuring FrontPage to work
with your account:
You will only need to do this once. :)
Simply configure the pages you would like to configure and when
you are finished, go to the "File" Menu (on the top left in
your FrontPage program) and select "Publish Web...". This will
take you to a window where it will ask "Specify the location to publish
your web to:". In this area you will need to type in
the following:
ftp://111.111.111/public_html
replace 111.111.111
with the IP of yourserver:
this is found in your Activation
Email
OR if your domain has already been
updated
by DNS servers, you may enter:
http://www.yourdomain.com
replace 'yourdomain.com'
with your own domain
Once you have selected this make sure that
you click on "Publish" to proceed with publishing. However,
we have implemented special security procedures to make sure
our server knows which account you are trying to access as well
as your password. This username and password combination is
the same combination used for your control panel, :). And that's
it! Give the server a moment to respond, and all the files will
transfer. FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, Microsoft requires you to re-enter
your username and password each time you re-open FrontPage and
attempt to Publish. The FTP address (above), however, will be
saved, so you only need to remember your username/password combination.
As always, If you have ANY problems with
this, please don't hesitate to contact us by submitting a ticket
through the Client
Area.
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2) WS_FTP
In this example, we are using WS_FTP Pro
7.5. You will want to configure your WS_FTP information to the
following specifications:
Host name: 111.111.111
(replace 111.111.111 with the IP of your server: this is found in your Activation
Email)
UserID: your master username
Password: your master password
Account: you may leave
this blank
Comment: you may leave this blank
Anonymous: UNCHECKED
Save Password: check at your own risk
Save Account: you may leave this unchecked
Passive Mode: UNCHECKED
Secure (SSL): you may leave this UNCHECKED
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don't hesitate to contact us by submitting a ticket through the
Client
Area.
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3) CuteFTP
In this example, we are using CuteFTP 5.0
XP. You will want to configure your CuteFTP information by going
to the Site Manger (File>Site Manager
or pressing F4), selecting New... and configuring
your information to the following specifications:
Label for site: you may enter anything here to help you
organize your site from others. :)
Host name: 111.111.111
(replace 111.111.111 with the IP of your server: this is found in your Activation
Email)
FTP site User Name: your
master username
FTP site Password: your master password
FTP site connection port:
21
Login Type: Normal
As always, If you have ANY problems with this, please
don't hesitate to contact us by submitting a ticket through the
Client
Area.
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4) Dreamweaver
In this example, we are using Dreamweaver
MX. You will want to configure your Dreamweaver by creating a
"new site" (Site>New
Site), selecting New... and configuring
your information to the following specifications:
What would you like to name your
site?: you may enter anything here to help you organize
your site from other sites you may have within DreamWeaver.
Do you want to work with a server
technology… : Select No.
How do you want to work with your
files during development: Select “Edit local copies on
my machine, then upload to server when ready (recommended)”
Where on your computer do you want
to store your files: Select a location on YOUR computer
where you would like to store all of your web site information
(or locate the root directory of where your site is on your computer)
How do you connect to your remote
server: Select “FTP”
What is the hostname or FTP address
of your Web server: Here you will want to enter your
domain (yourdomain.com). OR, if your
DNS has not resolved, you may simply enter the following server:
Host name: 111.111.111
(replace 111.111.111 with the IP of your server: this is found in your Activation
Email)
What folder on the server do you
want to store your files in: public_html/
What is your FTP Login:
use the FTP login found in your activation email (usually your
account USERNAME)
What is your FTP Password:
your account password (be sure to click SAVE if you would like
it to save your password for future connections).
Test Connection: if you are online (on the internet), click
on this button to confirm the above settings are correct. If this
fails, then review the above information to make sure it matches
correctly. Remember, passwords and usernames are case-sensitive
(which means if it shows all lower-case in your activation email,
you will need to set it all lower-case here). You want to see
a message similar to the following: “Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
connected to your Web server successfully.”
Do you want to enable checking
in and checking out files…: Select “No, do not enable
check in and check out.
Then select Done, and
you are all set! For more information regarding Dreamweaver, please
consult your DreamWeaver manual/tutorial.
As always, If you have ANY problems with this, please don't hesitate to contact us by
submitting a ticket through the Client
Area. :)
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