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File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Articles

FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, and is a commonly used method of transferring files from your home or office computer to your web server. A wide variety of programs use FTP, including web design software, HTML editors, site builders, and stand-alone FTP programs. Here is a collection of some of the most popular articles about FTP. Additional articles can be found by searching our website or in the FTP section under Files.

Overview​

  • FTP Getting Started
  • public_html folder

Creating & Managing FTP Accounts​

  • How to create an FTP account in cPanel
  • How to create additional FTP accounts - Plesk
  • FTP, create an FTP user - Plesk
  • How to change your FTP account credentials - Plesk

Publishing & Uploading with FTP​

  • Where can I download a free FTP?
  • FileZilla
  • Obtaining and Installing the FileZilla
  • How to Configure FileZilla
  • How to Manage files with FileZilla
  • How to Transfer files with FileZilla
  • Dreamweaver as FTP
  • How to Obtain Dreamweaver
  • How to Configure Dreamweaver for FTP
  • How to Manage Files with Dreamweaver
  • How to Transfer Files with Dreamweaver
  • KompoZer
  • Composer Publishing
  • iWeb
  • Publishing with iWeb
  • XSitePro
  • Xsite Settings
  • Windows Explorer
  • How to use FTP via Windows Explorer
  • How to Use Web FTP / browser-based FTP
  • Dreamweaver, WordPress Direct, Excite, XSite publishing

Setup / Connecting via FTP​

  • FTP Settings and Connection
  • Passive FTP mode

Uploading Files​

  • How to upload to an Addon or Subdomain

Anonymous FTP​

  • How to set up anonymous FTP access, requirements - cPanel
  • How to set up Anonymous FTP access - Plesk
  • How to set up an anonymous FTP message
  • How to disable anonymous FTP
  • public_ftp folder

Transferring Files Securely​

  • Secure FTP, SFTP and FTPS
  • How do I start using SSL with FTP?

Advanced​

  • How to change permissions (chmod) of a file
  • How to control FTP sessions
  • Can I access my FTP log files?

Miscellaneous​

  • Can I use FTP as an off server backup?
  • Easy way to customize our website templates

Troubleshooting​

  • Why does my FTP fail to connect?
  • Why am I not allowed to upload files?
  • My FTP is really slow or disconnects often. Why?
  • Common FTP Socket Errors
  • Why is my public_html folder suddenly empty?
  • Why doesn't my FTP password change when I change my cPanel password?

More Help​

  • Do you need help with FTP? We have step-by-step videos for various programs.
  • More FTP Articles