How do I publish my Web site using FTP? (Windows)
Article ID#:
6966
Creation Date:
Mar-31-2008
Updated Last:
Apr-25-2008

Summary: How to use FTP file transfer to upload files to your Windows Web Site.

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Note: This article lists the settings required for FTP. Your information may differ depending upon the FTP program that you use.

To publish your Web site using FTP:

This article assumes that you have already downloaded and installed an FTP program. For information about downloading and installing an FTP program, go to How do I download and install an FTP program?

For information about publishing your Web Site using WS_FTP on a Windows account, go to How do I publish my site using WS_FTP? (Windows)

  1. Open your FTP program of choice.
  2. In the Properties or Settings window for your program enter the following information:
    • Profile Name: Type a name you want for your FTP profile.
    • Host Name/Address: Type your domain name or account IP address.
    • FTP User ID: Type your Control Panel/FTP User ID.
    • FTP Password: Type your Control Panel/FTP Password.
    • Host Type: Select Automatic detect as your Host Type.
    • Initial Directory: Type /webroot. Files not placed in the /webroot directory of the account will not be available via the Web. If there is no Initial Directory setting, you may access the /webroot directory after logging in via FTP.
  3. Save your FTP settings.
  4. Connect to your FTP account.
  5. Navigate to the file you want to transfer. This can be a file from your computer you want to transfer to the server (upload), or a file on the server you want to transfer to your computer (download).

    6. Important: Use ASCII to transfer text files, HTML files, and CGI scripts. Use Binary to transfer programs, images, audio files, and text processing files.

  6. Navigate to the directory where you want to transfer the file.
  7. Perform the action required by your FTP program to transfer the file. Most FTP programs prompt you to click a button, or drag the file from one window to another.

    8. Note: You can transfer multiple files or file folders at one time by holding down the Shift or Control keys on your keyboard while selecting the items you want.

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