Introduction to FTP

FTP is the most popular way to get your web pages from your PC to your web server. This process is known as uploading, and FTP is the usual way to to it. In this tutorial, we're going to show you what FTP does and how it does it.

How to use FTP

The easiest way to use FTP is to get yourself an FTP program (sometimes called a client) such as CuteFTP (Windows) or Fetch (Mac). These programs are usually free, or have a cut-down free trial version at least. FTP programs are generally pretty easy to use.

What FTP does

FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. It is an Internet standard that allows you to move or copy files from one computer to another. It works by establishing a connection between one computer (for example, your PC) and another (for example, your web server). To do this, you need to know the host name (e.g. webserver.example.com) or IP address (e.g. 12.34.56.78) of your web server. Your FTP program will allow you to enter lots of different servers if you want (by host name or IP address), and usually you can double-click on one of them to connect to it.

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Introduction to FTP

How to use FTP

What FTP does

Note: GetEasyComputerHelp.com assumes no responsibility for problems resulting from using any of these tips or web sites listed. Please read our full Terms and Conditions if you have questions.

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