FTP getting started

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

FTP is what most most webmasters use to upload their files, pages, and pictures to the internet. There are many different FTP programs available, some free, some paid, and some just better than others.

We recommend you use one of the programs listed in our Flash Movies. Where can I download a free FTP program?

FTP Tutorials

View all FTP Flash Movies here.

FTP Connection Settings

Once you have the FTP program, you will need the proper settings to connect to your hosting account.

This FTP information is found in the welcome email we send. (The FTP information is your control panel login).

FTP Host/Address: (your ip address or domain name)
FTP User: (cPanel/FTP user name)
FTP Password: (cPanel/FTP password)
Port: 21
Path/directory: (blank)

If you have not received the second welcome email, please be sure you have paid your initial invoice.

LINUX Server
Be sure to upload all files and folders inside the public_html directory.
Place your CGI scripts into the cgi-bin directory.

WINDOWS Server
Upload files and directories that should be accessible through HTTP protocol to the httpdocs directory, and files that should be transferred securely over SSL protocol belong in the httpsdocs directory.

Too many connections? Max number of connections from one IP is 8.

If you want to use a tool which is already installed and configured, we do have a browser based file manager that allows you to upload your content from within your control panel. Read more on File Manager.