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How Do I Upload Files Via FTP?
You can upload your files in two ways (using FTP or MS FrontPage Extensions). This article explains uploading files via FTP from your local computer to your web server. To transfer files from your computer to your web server you will need an FTP program/client.

You can upload your files in two ways (using FTP or MS FrontPage Extensions). This article explains uploading files via FTP from your local computer to your web server. To transfer files from your computer to your web server you will need an FTP program/client. If you dont have a specific ftp client, Windows users can use 'Windows Explorer' instead.


How Do I Connect To My Web Server?
You can upload your files in two ways (using FTP or MS FrontPage Extensions). This article explains uploading files via FTP from your local computer to your web server. To transfer files from your computer to your web server you will need an FTP program/client.

To connect via FTP, you will need to enter your FTP settings into the 'site profile' or 'authentication' options of your FTP program. You can find your FTP details by logging into your account control panel, and selecting the domain you require and then choosing FTP.

Example FTP Details:

  • FTP Address: ftp.yourwebsite.com
  • FTP User Name: yourwebsite.com
  • FTP Password: yourpassword
  • Server Type: auto detect
  • Explore From: login folder

Are There Any FTP Password Restrictions?
Your FTP password must be at least 6 characters long, and we highly recommend using a password of 12 characters or more.


Where Do I Put My Files?
All files should be stored in the 'htdocs' folder.


Is There A Limit To The Size Of File I Transfer?
No, there is no individual limit for each file uploaded via FTP, as long as the file you are transferring is within your remaining web space.


What Should I Name My Files?
You can upload your files in two ways (using FTP or MS FrontPage Extensions). This article explains uploading files via FTP from your local computer to your web server. To transfer files from your computer to your web server you will need an FTP program/client.

When someone visits a folder on your website, the server will automatically display the default document inside that folder - e.g. index.htm. If the folder being visited has more than one default document, the web server will display whichever is first on its list. The order in which the server chooses a default page is different depending on the server type you are using.

Default Web Pages:

  • _index
  • index
  • default
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