Website FTP Details

Website FTP Protocols is used by software that uploads files to a web
server.

The File Transfer Protocol is used by software programs that enable the
end user to upload files to a remote server such as your web site hosting
accounts.

The settings of your hosting account are setup and saved in the software
which then are used by the protocol to connect to your webhosting
account where you can then start uploading your files.

When you first launch the F-T-P softwareprogram, a login screen may appear.

If the login screen is not visible please view the software help file.

This screen should let you add your website information and allow
the F-T-P software program to connect with yourweb hosting server.
You will need to fill in the below information:

Name or Profile Name - This is the name you will use to distinguish your
web site login.

Host Name/Web Site/Address/ F-T-P-Web Site - Add your domain
name here. Example - www.websitebuildersguide.com

Host Type - The standard selection should be Unix. Some software
programs such as F-T-P Voyager do not need this setting.

User ID - Your hosting User ID. Example - websitebuilders

Password - Your web site hosting password.

Depending on which F-T-P software you use, the above information might
vary slightly.

When you’re uploading files you can rename them directly from the
server and you can also CHMOD html or scripting pages. CHMOD
means setting the property of the webpage so it can be read and write
which means it can be edited using some php or asp server side scripting.

Its something you will not need to worry about at this point in time.

There are a variety of software programs available today varying in
price from FREE upto a few dollars.

I have used and recommend  SmartFTP and CoreFTP which were both
FREE during the writing for your Website FTP needs