FTP Basic for the beginners

Follow the general guideline to get started:

  1. Choose an FTP client to use. There are many out there with lots of useful features -- ws_ftp, cute ftp, bullet proof ftp - we do not endorse any of those products, however they are some of the more popular picks. Your browser will often have an FTP client built into it, or you can even access ftp from a command line (DOS Prompt).
  2. Select a program, Then you'll connect to ftp://username:password@yourdomain.com , using the cpanel login and password and your domain name. Some FTP programs will just need your domain, FTP username and FTP password that you have set through cPanel's FTP account area.
  3. The web should be uploaded to the public_html directory or a directory you create within it according to your need.
  4. Some programs or if you are using your built in FTP program on your computer require you to right click a file > go to properties > then change permissions there.  If you are curious as to what I mean by built-in FTP program I mean go to My Computer > Type in the following > ftp://username@domain.com/  and you will be loged in on your account.
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