 File
Transfer Protocol (FTP)
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1. Overview of File Transfer Protocol File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is the preferred protocol, or language, used in
order to transfer large files remotely from client to server or visa versa.
It is the preferred protocol because it transfers both ASCII and Binary files
faster than any other protocol available. The mickwood.com FTP service is available
for all clients 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. As a client,
you are restricted to your own account and cannot move outside your home
directory. Your home directory is where you are logged into when you
initially create an FTP connection. If you wish to have more than one FTP
account on your account, you can create additional user accounts via your
Personal Control
Panel. (www.yourdomain.com/siteadmin)
The most important directory is your "web" directory where all
the files relating to your website reside. When someone accesses your
website they are simply requesting the files and directories that reside
in your web directory.
2. How do I FTP files to my site? This tutorial will explain how to use Macromedia Dreamweaver to FTP your files.
You can another FTP program if you wish (refer to the program help for details).
Step 1: Open the Remote Info category of the site definition panel.
Step 2: Select FTP from the access drop down list.
Step 3: Type in ftp.yourname.com in the FTP Host box.
Step 4: Type in ../../web/ in the Host Directory box.
Step 5: Enter your login name and password.
Step 6: Click Test Connection to test your login and password. Dreamweaver automatically saves your password for you. Deselect the Save checkbox
if you prefer that Dreamweaver prompts you for a password each time you connect
to the remote server. There are many ways to actually upload your files once a connection is established.
I prefer to simply drag and drop files from the local directory into the corresponding
remote directory. If you are using a different program to FTP your files remember that graphic
files are BINARY and text files are ASCII. Dreamweaver automatically uploads
files in the correct format.
3. I uploaded my web pages although I can not see
them. In order for your web pages to be displayed for your site, you must make sure
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You uploaded all the files and
named the first file: "index.html"
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You uploaded to your BASE web directory, not in your /users/name/web
(see Step 4, Question 2 above).
4. How do I manage my site if I do not want to use
an FTP program?
All sites can be accessed very easily via a
file manager from a browser. To access your file manager just go to www.yourdomain.com/fileman/fileman.cgi
Make
sure and replace yourdomain.com with your domain name. You will be prompted
for a username and password. Enter your site admin username and password
to
gain access.
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I have uploaded my files with Dreamweaver, why can't I see them via the
web? By default Dreamwever will upload your files to your users web directory (/users/username/web).
You need to have your files in your main web directory. In order to accomplish
this you must set your host directory setting to '../../web'.
6. When I try to connect to my site using FTP I
get the error, 'Blocking Call Cancelled' This FTP error message occurs when the file transfer has too many errors. It's
usually due to phone line or connectivity problems or using a modem speed setting
that the modem can't handle. Sometimes you'll only have these modem troubles when uploading files to your
web site because that is generally when the most data is sent at one time from
your computer to the Internet. To troubleshoot this problem, first plug a phone into the phone line your modem
is connected to. If there is static on the line, then call the phone company
to get it fixed. If there's no trouble with the phone line then lower the configured connect
speed (port speed) on the dialing software before connecting to the ISP when
the connection will be used to upload data to the Web site. If the error persists
after turning down the port speed, please contact your ISP and ask them to help
you adjust your MTU settings. (This procedure can also improve data transfer
rates from the Internet to your system.) If you experience this error on an LAN-Internet connected network, contact
your Network Administrator. This error can also be caused by using 32-bit FTP or transfer software through
a 16-bit TCP/IP stack. Windows 3.1 users or people using a 16-bit dialer (possibly an old version
from their ISP) MUST use 16-bit FTP software to upload, or they must upgrade
to a 32-bit OS or dialer.
7. How do I view hidden files in my FTP program? In Dreamweaver Dreamweaver won't display hidden files in Site View. You can either use another
FTP program or you can use your filemanager.
In Filemanager Step 1: Go to www.yoursite.com/fileman/fileman.cgi?
Step 2: Select the 'web' folder
Step 3: Select Preferences from the tools menu.
Step 4: Tick the 'File Display' -' Do you want to show hidden files?' checkbox
(NB: The directory will refresh showing the hidden files.)
Step 5: You can then delete / copy / move the file using the Commands menu.
In CuteFTP Step 1: Go to Sitemanager.
Step 2: Choose the connection and click edit.
Step 3: Make sure filters is checked.
Step 4: Press the filter button towards the bottom.
Step 5: Check [Enable remote filters (Server applied filter)]
Step 6: In the box below add -al
Step 7: Hit apply, now log in with that connection. In WSFTP Right click on the connection before logging on, select "properties",
then select the "startup" tab. On this screen you shall see a box
that says "Remote file mask". In this box place "-al", then
log in.
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