File Transfer via FTP

1. Obtain FTP Access Credentials

• Host: usually the address of your server or something like ftp.yoursite.com.
• User: provided by your hosting provider.
• Password: set by you or provided by the provider.
• Port: usually port 21 for FTP.

2. Choose an FTP Client

There are several FTP clients you can use. Some of the most popular ones are:

• FileZilla (available for Windows, macOS, and Linux)
• Cyberduck (available for macOS and Windows)
• WinSCP (available for Windows)

3. Connect to the FTP Server

1. Open the FTP client (we'll use FileZilla as an example).
2. Enter the access credentials:
   • Host: type the address of your FTP server.
   • Username: enter your FTP username.
   • Password: enter your FTP password.
   • Port: type 21 if not specified automatically.
3. Click "Quickconnect" (or similar).

4. Navigate to the Destination Folder

• In the FTP client's interface, you will see two main windows. The left window shows your local files (on your computer) and the right window shows the files on the server.
• Navigate to the destination folder on the server (usually public_html or www for websites).

5. Upload the Files

• Select the local files you want to upload.
• Drag and drop these files into the server window in the destination folder.
• The FTP client will start uploading the files. Depending on the file size and your connection speed, this may take some time.

6. Verification

• Once the upload is complete, verify that the files were uploaded correctly by accessing your site or folder in the browser.

Additional Tips

• Organization: keep your files organized in folders for easier navigation and maintenance.
• File Permissions: in some cases, you may need to adjust file and folder permissions on the server (this can be done in the FTP client).
• Backup: always keep a backup of your local files before making major changes.