Uploading/FTP FAQ
- What
do I need to do to get my files onto your web server?
- How
do I login and upload my files with FTP?
- How
do I use CuteFTP?
- How
do I use WS_FTP?
- How
do I use Fetch for Macintosh?
- How
do I upload my files using the Netscape Communicator or
Netscape Gold HTML editor?
- Where
do I put my files?
- How
do I make directories, list contents and navigate in them?
- Will
I have unlimited access to update my pages ?
- How
do I test my links?
- Where
do I put files that I want to make available for anonymous
FTP?
What do I need to do to get my
files onto your web server?
There are a couple of ways you can accomplish this. To use an
FTP program:
- Upload your files into your html directory.
- Change directories to your html directory.
- Change the files to .html from .htm if you desire.
- Check the links with Netscape or some other browser.
How
do I login and upload my files with FTP? Use your favorite ftp program such as CuteFTP, WS_FTP or Fetch
for Macintosh and connect to your domain.
Instead of logging in as anonymous, use
the login and password we have assigned
for you. This will give you an FTP connection
to your home directory. From there you
can navigate to any of your html directories
and upload your files.
Hint: You
can change the .htm files to .html files with the
FTP program itself.
How
do I use CuteFTP?
 Download
CuteFTP (Windows)
| Step 1: |
CuteFTP opens with the FTP Site Manager.
The first time you log-in to your web
site with CuteFTP, click the < Add
Site > button to bring-up
the Add Host dialog box. |
| Step 2: |
Enter your login info in the appropriate
fields.
- The Site Label can be anything
you wish to call the site.
- The host address is
the name of your Web
Site ( your-site.com )
- Enter your assigned
User Name and Password.
Please note that all
of this info is case-sensitive ,
and should be entered
exactly as given.
- For the Initial Remote
Directory type html (all
lower case letters)
- The Initial Local Directory
should be the complete
file path to the directory
on your computer which
contains (or will contain)
your web-related files.
Click the <?> button
to browse your hard drive
for the correct path.
- Click the < OK > button
when you are finished
entering your data.
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| Step 3: |
Make sure you are connected to the
Internet.
Click on the name of the Site you just added and click on < Connect > button
Next time you use CuteFTP, proceed directly to Step
3 |
| Step 4: |
After Cuteftp is logged-in, make
sure that your main page is called index.html for
UNIX users. Double-click a file in
the left window to upload (put) a file
up to the server, and double-click
a file in the right window to download
(get) it to your computer.
Next, open up a web browser
(eg. Netscape, Internet Explorer)
and verify your site is working
properly. |
How
do I use WS_FTP?
Download
WS_FTP (Windows)
| Step 1: |
Click on < New >
Enter your login info in the appropriate fields.
- The Profile Name can be anything you wish to call the site.
- The Home Name/Address is the name of your
Web Site ( your-site.com )
- Enter your assigned User ID and Password.
Please note that all of this info is case-sensitive ,
and should be entered exactly as given.
- Check the Save Pwd Box if you want your
password stored by the program.
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| Step 2: |
Click on < Startup > Tab
For the Initial Remote Host Directory
type html (all
lower-case letters)
The Initial Local Directory
should be the complete file
path to the directory on your
computer which contains (or
will contain) your web-related
files.
Click on the < Apply > button. |
| Step 3: |
Make sure you are connected to the
Internet.
With your site selected, click on the < OK > button
to connect.
Next time you use WS_FTP, proceed directly to Step
3 .
After Cuteftp is logged-in, make sure that your
main page is called index.html for
UNIX users. Double-click a file in the left window
to upload (put) a file up to the server, and double-click
a file in the right window to download (get) it
to your computer.
Next, open up a web browser
(eg. Netscape, Internet Explorer)
and verify your site is working
properly. |
How
do I use Fetch for Macintosh?
Download
Fetch for Macintosh
| Step 1: |
Fill in the boxes below:
- Host - Type
in the name of your Web Site (your-site.com)
- User ID -
Type in your assigned User Name
- Password -
Type in your password.
Please note that all
of this info is case-sensitive,
and should be entered
exactly as given.
- Directory -
Type in html (all
lower case letters)
Make sure you are connected to the
Internet, then click <OK> . |
| Step 2: |
Once connected, you will see a screen
with your destination address at the
top. |
| Step 3: |
Clicking on the button <Put
File...> will load your
files here, into the html folder.
Locate the file you wish to move
and double click on it. Another screen
will appear.
Under Format: there is a pop-up
menu.
For .gif and .jpg images , select Raw
Data.
For .html files (web pages), select Text.
For cgi scripts select Text
Now click <OK> .
You will see the black
dog running while your
files are moving over
the network. The name
of the files will appear
on the list on the left
side of the screen. Remember
you must call the home
page (or very first page
that should appear when
your site is opened) index.html .
When you have all the
elements required for
your web site uploaded,
quit out of the Fetch
application and open
your browser to verify
your site is working
properly.
Note: To retrieve files
from your web site and
place them back onto
your computer, use the
same steps required to
upload, except select
the file name from the
list on the left and
then click <Get
File...> You
will need to specify
where you would like
them placed on your machine. |
How
do I upload my files using Netscape
Communicator or Netscape Gold HTML
editor?
This is a fairly
simple process. Open the page you want
to upload with Netscape Communicator editor.
Then choose File->Publish
A dialogue box will appear. Insert the
login name we assigned you and password
where appropriate and make sure you select
only the files you want to include in the
upload.
Example: if your
domain name is "abcsite.com",
your user name is abcsite and your password is
74H&U, you would have:
Publishing location: ftp://abcsite.com/home/abcsite/html/
User Name: abc
Passowrd: 74H&U
Be careful with the "Included files" part
or you could wind up filling your account
with unnecessary files or overwriting files
you didn't want to. Other than that it
is fairly intuitive and easy to use.
If you don't have a copy yet, then you
can follow this link directly to the download
site for Netscape .
Where
do I put my files?
All home pages must reside in the directory
called html/ in your account. It's created
automatically when we generate the account.
The filename usually end with .html but
filenames ending with .htm are also accepted.
It's advisable to use one naming convention
only... it makes things easier to maintain
links on your pages.
How
do I make directories, list contents
and navigate in them?
Subdirectories are
allowed in your "html/" directory.
To make a new directory type
mkdir directory_name
To change to a subdirectory, type
cd directory_name
To move up a directory type
CD ..
To list the contents of your directory,
type
ls
To list the contents and show the file
permissions, type
Ls -al
Will
I have unlimited access to update my
pages?
You have unlimited access via FTP 24-hours
a day. As such, you can create and maintain
your web pages on your own computer and
upload files to your web site at your leisure.
How
do I test my links?
Now you are ready to load up your favorite
WWW browser. Try opening your home page,
http://www.yourdomain.com/. There you have
it, your very own personal website which
the rest of the world can view. It is good
practice to test out all your links at
least once.
Where
do I put files that I want to make
available for anonymous FTP?
If you are distributing files via anonymous
ftp you need to notify the administrator.
We will set it up so that you will have
a subdirectory called FTP that can be used
to distribute your files. Please use the MySite to
make the changes.
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