Using an FTP Client

From ZebraDots Support

[edit] Overview

You may prefer to use an FTP client to access your files. Also, the hosting server has a web-based file upload limitation that can only be circumvented through the use of an FTP client.

[edit] Please be aware that uploading large files via FTP can quickly exhaust your allocated storage space. If your limit is reached, your website may stop functioning properly, and you may need to use an FTP client to delete one or more large files to regain access.

[edit] Using FTP to Send & Receive Files

1. Download and install the FileZilla Client (for Windows XP/2000/Vista):

   http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=21558

2. Install FileZilla
3. Run FileZilla from the Start Menu
4. Go to Edit > Settings
5. Click Firewall Settings in the left pane
6. Check the box marked Passive Mode and click OK
7. At the main window, enter this information in the fields near the top:
   • Address: Your domain name
   • User: Your username, (usually the first part of your domain without the .com or .net ending)
   • Password: Your admin password
8. Click the button labeled "Quickconnect"
9. The connection will be made, and a directory listing of files in your account will be given in the right pane
10. Navigate to your target folder
    • Your media files (pictures, videos, etc.) are usually in:

      /public_html/media/

    • The files that control your website's appearance (the template files) are in:

      /public_html/templates/[TEMPLATE_NAME]/

11. Transfer your files:
    • To put a file from your hard drive into your website, drag it and drop it into the right pane
    • To get a file from your website to your hard drive, double-click it in the right pane
12. Once you have taken one of the above actions, the transfer will begin immediately