Uploading Content Using FTP

FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, a method of transferring files over the Internet. To upload files via FTP, you will need a special program called an FTP client. FileZilla is a free and reliable FTP client. You can download it here:

https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client

Its documentation can be found here:

https://wiki.filezilla-project.org/Documentation

Of course, you are free to use a different FTP client if you choose. To connect to an FTP server, you need the following information:

To publish a website using FTP:

  1. Connect to your subscription on the server with an FTP client program, using your FTP account username and password.

    Enable the passive mode if you are behind a firewall. Refer to your FTP client documentation to learn how to enter passive mode.

  2. Upload the files and directories of your site to the httpdocs directory. If you use CGI scripts, place them in the cgi-bin directory.
  3. Close your FTP session.

You can also set up additional FTP accounts if you need to collaborate on website content with other users. For more information, see the section Adding FTP Accounts.