1. What do I need in order to connect to my site via FTP?
2. What are all of the files and directories I see when I log in?
3. Where do I upload all of the files pertaining to my website?
4. Can I use my domain name or must I use my IP address as the hostname for FTP?

1. What do I need in order to connect to my site via FTP? [ top ]

In order to connect to your website via FTP, you will need some sort of FTP client software. Visit Tucows and do a search for "FTP Client" for your specific OS.

You will also need to know your ftp login (also referred to as your "userid"), your ftp password for the domain. Use your domain name for the host.

timestamp: 2003/09/18

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2. What are all of the files and directories I see when I log in? [ top ]

Currently being updated.

timestamp: 2003/09/18

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3. Where do I upload all of the files pertaining to my website? [ top ]

You need to upload files pertaining to your website to your "httpdocs" directory inside the root of your account.
Web Users will upload their content to their home directory in the /web_users/
Any programs you wish to run as a cgi goes into the /cgi-bin/ directory.

timestamp: 2003/09/18

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4. Can I use my domain name or must I use my IP address as the hostname for FTP? [ top ]

Use your domain name unless you are trying to gain access to your account BEFORE your domain name has propogated across the net.

timestamp: 2003/09/18

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