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myLot reputation of 41/100. iGimp01 (111) 2 years ago

i don't get them, can someone explain please!

 

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1. myLot reputation of 85/100. bloggeroo (1171)   2 years ago

FTP is the acronym for file transfer protocol. This is a much better way to copy files from your computer to your web server. You will need a program called an FTP client like FileZilla to use FTP.

What makes FTP particularly useful is that it gives the webmaster a way to give access to certain parts (i.e., directory) of the web server to other people without giving them the top-level password to the account itself.

Often, copying files via FTP is also faster or more efficient because you can select multiple files and copy them in bulk. Most HTTP-based file copying is done one file at a time.


myLot reputation of 41/100. iGimp01 (111)  2 years ago

thanks for this!


myLot reputation of 41/100. iGimp01 (111)  2 years ago

what is my host?


myLot reputation of 67/100. protoboard (144)   ranked 6,034 out of 6,376 in computer  2 years ago

Just a note, using FTP files get uploaded one file at a time too, it's just that with FTP clients you can set to upload many files in one session and also many FTP servers can resume an incomplete transfer. :D

@iGimp01: almost any host will give you FTP access, the only thing is that not all will let you use an anonymous account so you won't be able to share that account with others.


myLot reputation of 41/100. iGimp01 (111)  2 years ago

is the host a domain


myLot reputation of 85/100. bloggeroo (1171)  2 years ago

Host is the address of the FTP port of the web server, but is not necessarily the URL you type on the browser's address bar.

If you rented or have your own web server, the host name is most probably ftp.YourDomainName.com. You can see this using the CPanel (or control panel) of the web hosting account.

If you are using a free web hosting service, the host name to use is most probably the subdomain.YourWebService.com, where subdomain = your chosen URL when you signed up, YourWebService.com can be freehostia.com.

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2. myLot reputation of 68/100. Philtrate (132)   ranked 1,333 out of 6,376 in computer   2 years ago

Reading through the responses I am unsure that you have all the help you need.
To get help you need to know the right questions to ask.
Step 1 Have you bought a domain name?
Step 2 Have you arranged web Hosting for your domain, if not, then that is the next step.
Step 3 When you set up the hosting you will be sent 1 or 2 emails telling you the FTP details for your account.
Step 4 Send the Host's Support Team emails when you need help. They are very good and they are paid to help Newbies.
If you are still looking for a FTP program I use and like very much the one from coreftp.com, It's free to download and has an excellent graphical user interface.


myLot reputation of 41/100. iGimp01 (111)  2 years ago

Tanks. I have a godaddy domain called graphicsglobe.info. I will try later because I am currently on my iPod

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