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FTP the what?
The term FTP is short for File Transfer Protocol. It's a protocol used
to upload files from a workstation (or your computer) to a FTP server
or download files from a FTP server to your computer. It is the way
that files get transferred from one device to another in order for the
files to be available on the Internet. When ftp appears in a URL it
means that the user is connecting to a file server and not a web server
and that some form of file transfer is going to take place.
Most FTP servers require the user to log on to the server in order to
transfer files - usually the same username and password as your email.
You will also need to know the FTP server's host location - usually
some form of the site's domain name. (ie. ftp.perkypenguins.com)
Most FTP software packages have the same basic layout and functionality.
Choosing one is simply a matter of personal preference. Some of the
more popular packages available include:
They all come with documentation, and shouldn't take you long to figure
out. But anyways, here are a few basics:
There will be some sort of "Site Manager" feature to store FTP locations
and the login information for each. Setup is a matter of you entering
this info so that the program can log you in.
The program will be split into three screens/sections. One representing
your local machine, one representing the remote host, and one which
shows the files that are being uploaded or downloaded.
First, you will need to navigate to the correct folders on both your
local computer and the FTP server. Then you highlight the files you
wish to transfer, and drag them to where you want and drop them.
The upload might execute immediately, or you might have to hit a "Go"
button , but that's it! Your done...
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