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What is FTP?
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FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a means
by which you may transfer files from one computer to another. For
uploading files it is much faster than browser or cPanel based
solutions. This process of moving files from your computer to the
server is called uploading.
An FTP software program is a must for backing up your site to your
local computer. Technically this software is called the FTP Client.
we will just refer to as an FTP program. The process of sending your
files from the sever to your local computer is called downloading.
Most likely you have downloaded something before in a browser based
environment. FTP is faster.
You will need an FTP address, username and password to connect to
the server. Your hosting company will provide this information to
you.
The actual use of the software client that you select will vary
slightly. I personally use WS_FTP. It presents the directory on the
sever and the directory on my local computer in a side by type
Explorer window. Here
is a link to their site. They have an excellent beginner's
tutorial.
If you are using the FREE version of WS_FTP, you will only be able
to upload one file at a time, which can be time-consuming. If you
have WS_FTP PRO, you will be able to upload complete folders and
batches of files at once.
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