|
|
 |
Learn FTP how to's, with ftp help for beginners in this comprehensive FTP
tutorials. Also discussed are ftp advanced commands, ftp tutorial, links to
software download, how to use ftp and transfer files on net.
|
 |
| What is FTP |
| |
| File Transfer Protocol, better known as
FTP, is a procedure used to upload and download files to and from
your web server. FTP is a special way to login to another Internet
site for the purposes of retrieving and/or sending files. |
| |
| How to use FTP |
| |
In order to use FTP, you'll need to
download and install a software program on your computer. The most
widely used FTP program is WS FTP Pro. You can find it here:
www.ipswitch.com.
When you first launch the FTP program, a startup screen will appear.
This screen will enable you to add your website information and
allow the program to connect with your server. You simply fill in
the information where indicated with the following information:
Profile Name - This name will be added to the selection list of
profile names. Select your profile name according to your domain.
For example, if your domain name were smiths.com, your profile name
might be Smiths.
Host Name/Address - Your domain name address.
Example - ftp.1webcorp.com
Host Type - The type of server in which your website is hosted. The
standard is Unix. But you can probably skip it.
User ID - Your hosting User ID. Example - johndoe
Password - Your hosting password.
Depending on which FTP client you use, the names may be slightly
different.
Once the FTP program has connected with your server, you will see
the files on your computer in the left window and the files on your
server will be displayed in the right window. |
| |
| Transferring
Files |
| |
To maneuver through your folders,
simply double click on them. To transfer your files, either double
click on the file or highlight it and then click on the transfer
files arrow.
Sometimes, you will have to upload your files to a special
directory, like WWW or Public_HTML, but most providers let's you
upload the files to the current directory.
To select more than one file at a time, click on each file you'd
like to transfer while holding down the Ctrl key on your keyboard.
Keep in mind, all of the files you select must be uploaded in the
same mode. In other words, you could upload all of your HTML files
at the same time, or all of your images.
If all of the files you'd like to upload are all together, you can
click on the first file while holding down your Shift key and use
the down arrow on your keyboard to highlight all of your files.
Files such as text, HTML, and most scripts should be uploaded to
your server in ASCII mode. Any file that isn't ASCII text, such as
programs (EXE, ZIP), graphics, e-books, sounds (WAV, MID) and movies
should be uploaded to your server in Binary mode. |
| |
| FTP Advanced
Commands |
| |
File Permissions - When using scripts
on your website, you will be required to set file permissions in
order for your scripts to run properly on a Unix server. The most
common setting for CGI/Perl scripts is 755. When working with
scripts, you may receive an Internal Server Error when you try to
run it. Many times, this error is caused by improperly set file
permissions.
Permissions:
Read - 4 - r
Write - 2 - w
Execute - 1 - x
None - 0 - -
- Read permissions are enabled with the number 4 or the letter r.
- Write permissions are enabled with the number 2 or the letter w.
- Execute permissions are enabled with the number 1 or the letter x.
- No permissions are enabled with the number 0 or a dash. |
| |
Each of these permissions will be set
for each of the following:
Owner
Group
Other
To give you a better idea of how permissions are set, below is an
example of a script that requires the permissions to be set to 755
-- it breaks down like this:
7 - Represents the permissions for the Owner (you). The owner has
been given Read, Write and Execute permissions. 4+2+1=7. This can
also be written like this: rwx
5 - Represents the permissions for the Group (individuals with
access to your server). The Group has been given Read and Execute
permissions. 4+1=5. This can also be written like this: rx
5 - Represents the permissions for the Others (website visitors).
The Others have been given Read and Execute permissions. 4+1=5. This
can also be written like this: rx 755 is equal to rwxrxrx
Changing File Permissions with Your FTP program:
If you would like to set your file permissions through your FTP
program, you can do so like this:
Log into your server and locate the directory that contains your
file.
Highlight the file that you would like to change permissions.
Place your mouse pointer over the file and right click to launch a
menu.
Click on "chmod (UNIX) to launch the "permissions" window.
Set your permissions and click on OK. |
| |
| FTP Software
Download |
| |
If you're managing your own website,
having a good FTP software program is an absolute must. Not only
will it provide you with some independence, but it will also enable
you to have complete control over your files.
Some of the FTP software programs which we had found useful are:
FTP Downloads
Windows WS_FTP:
Click
Here to Download
CuteFTP Download: Click Here to
Download
SmartFTP Download: Click Here to
Download
For Macintosh Fetch Download:
Click Here to Download |
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Copyright (c) 1995-2008 On-Call Computer Services of Edmond Oklahoma All Rights Reserved
Webmail Login
- Last update on:
08/15/2008
- Home Page
|
|
|
|
|
