File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Articles

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a widely used method for transferring files from your home or office computer to your web server. Many programs rely on FTP for publishing and file management, including web design software, HTML editors, site builders, and dedicated FTP clients.

Below is a curated collection of the most popular FTP tutorials, setup guides, and troubleshooting articles. You can find more resources by searching our website or visiting the FTP section under Files.

• Overview ⤵
• Creating & Managing FTP Accounts ⤵
• Publishing & Uploading with FTP ⤵
• Set up / Connecting via FTP ⤵
• Anonymous FTP ⤵
• Transferring Files Securely ⤵
• Advanced ⤵
• Miscellaneous ⤵
• Troubleshooting ⤵
• More Help ⤵
   

Overview

• FTP Getting Started
  Overview of FTP basics and how to get started with file transfers.
• public_html folder
  Explanation of the public_html folder and its role in website file management.

Creating & Managing FTP Accounts

• How to create an FTP account in cPanel
  Step-by-step guide to creating a new FTP account using cPanel.
• How to create additional FTP accounts - Plesk
  Instructions for adding extra FTP accounts in the Plesk interface.
• FTP, create an FTP user - Plesk
  How to set up a new FTP user in Plesk for file management.
• How to change your FTP account credentials - Plesk
  Guide to updating FTP account credentials in Plesk.

Publishing & Uploading with FTP

• Where can I download a free FTP?
  Find and download free FTP client software for file transfers.
• FileZilla
  • Obtaining and Installing FileZilla
    How to download and install FileZilla FTP client.
  • How to Configure FileZilla
    Instructions for configuring FileZilla for FTP access.
  • How to Manage files with FileZilla
    Guide to managing files using FileZilla.
  • How to Transfer files with FileZilla
    Steps for transferring files using FileZilla.
• Dreamweaver as FTP
  • How to Obtain Dreamweaver
    Where to get Dreamweaver for FTP publishing.
  • How to Configure Dreamweaver for FTP
    Setup instructions for Dreamweaver FTP settings.
  • How to Manage Files with Dreamweaver
    Managing files with Dreamweaver FTP.
  • How to Transfer Files with Dreamweaver
    Transferring files using Dreamweaver FTP.
• KompoZer
  • Composer Publishing
    Guide to publishing with KompoZer FTP.
• iWeb
  • Publishing with iWeb
    Instructions for publishing files using iWeb FTP.
• XSitePro
  • Xsite Settings
    How to configure XSitePro for FTP publishing.
• Windows Explorer
  • How to use FTP via Windows Explorer
    Using Windows Explorer for FTP file transfers.
  • How to Use Web FTP / browser-based FTP
    Guide to browser-based FTP solutions.
• Dreamweaver, WordPress Direct, Excite, XSite Publishing
  Overview of publishing options with Dreamweaver, WordPress Direct, Excite, and XSite.

Set up / Connecting via FTP

• FTP Settings and Connection
  Details on configuring FTP settings and establishing a connection.
• Passive FTP mode
  Explanation of passive FTP mode and when to use it.

Anonymous FTP

• How to set up anonymous FTP access, requirements - cPanel
  Guide to enabling anonymous FTP access and understanding requirements in cPanel.
• How to set up an anonymous FTP message
  Instructions for creating a custom message for anonymous FTP users.
• How to disable anonymous FTP
  Steps to turn off anonymous FTP access for security.
• public_ftp folder
  Overview of the public_ftp folder and its role in anonymous FTP.

Transferring Files Securely

• Secure FTP, SFTP, and FTPS
  Overview of secure file transfer protocols and their benefits.
• How do I start using SSL with FTP?
  Steps to enable SSL for FTP to protect your data during transfers.

Advanced

• How to change permissions (chmod) of a file
  Guide to modifying file permissions using chmod for enhanced security and access control.
• How to control FTP sessions
  Instructions for managing and monitoring active FTP sessions.
• Can I access my FTP log files?
  Information on accessing and reviewing FTP log files for troubleshooting and auditing.

Miscellaneous

• Can I use FTP as an off-server backup?
  Guide to using FTP for off-server backups to protect your data.
• An Easy way to customize our website templates
  Tips for customizing website templates using FTP.

Troubleshooting

• Why doesn't my FTP password change when I change my cPanel password?
  Explanation and troubleshooting steps for FTP password issues related to cPanel password changes.

More Help

• Do you need help with FTP? We have step-by-step videos for various programs.
  Access video tutorials for FTP setup and troubleshooting across different programs.
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  Find additional FTP articles and resources for further assistance.