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The process of uploading content for your website using CuteFTP can be split into 2 steps:
Step I: Follow the process described to configure CuteFTP
1. Open CuteFTP. In the menu, go to File -> New ->FTP Site.

2. Enter your site details on the following page. For the Label, type anything to identify your site. For Host address, type in your domain name. Also type the Username and your Password for your domain name.

3. Click OK. Under General FTP sites, you would now see the site you have just configured.

Different modes of data connection can be used during FTP. Click here to know more details >>
There are two ways in which the data connection mode can be modified.
A. Global Settings
a. Under Tools menu, select Global Options.

b. Under the Transfer section, change Data mode to PORT (Active mode) or PASV (Passive mode).

Click OK to save the changes.
This change will affect all the sites for whom the data connection mode was set by default.
B. For Individual Sites
I. Select the site from the General FTP Sites list, right-click and then click Properties.

II. Under the Type tab, click the Data connection type drop-down menu.

III. Choose User PASV for Passive mode and Use PORT for Active mode. Click OK to save the changes.
The change is saved and active for future FTP sessions of this site.
i. Double-click the site you have configured as described above. This will make a connection to the server. Once you see the server files listed, double-click on web folder. Windows Server users need to open web folder.

ii. In the left pane in CuteFTP, click the Local Drives tab.

iii. Navigate to the location of your website files. Select all the file you would like to upload. Select the files to be uploaded and right-click on the selection and choose Upload.

iv. Your files should now be uploaded.

NOTE: In case you are unable to connect via FTP, there maybe several factors responsible for it. Click here to know about them >>
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The process of uploading content for your website using Core FTP is given below:
1. Open Core FTP, click Site and choose Site Manager.

2. Provide your domain name under HOST / IP / URL. The port should be set to 21. Type in your Username and Password and click Connect.

3. Once connection, open the web folder.

4. In the left pane select a file to upload. Right-click on the file and choose Upload.

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Different modes of data connection can be used during FTP. Click here to know more details >>
There are two ways in which the data connection mode can be modified.
A. Global Settings
a. Click View and choose Options.

b. The Passive mode for data connection is set by default. Under the Global Settings dialog box, uncheck PASV connections for transfers to enable the Active mode. Click OK to save the changes.

This change will affect all the sites for whom the data connection mode was set by default.
B. For Individual Sites
I. Click Site and choose Site Manager.

II. By default, the Passive mode is enabled. Uncheck PASV to enable Active mode.
III. Click Close to save the changes. The change is saved and active for future FTP sessions of this site.
NOTE: In case you are unable to connect via FTP, there maybe several factors responsible for it. Click here to know about them >>
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You may tweak the permissions of various files/folders in your website, from the File Manager interface. This can be achieved by following the process described below:
1. Select one or more files/directories and click on the Chmod button.
2. You have two options to set the permissions of a file/folder. Click here to understand various File Permissions and different Groups of users >>
a. Set common permissions of all files/folders
i. Select the Read, Write, Execute permissions for the groups – Owner, Group, Everyone.
ii. If you have selected multiple files/folders, then you need to click on the Set all permissions button to set these permissions for all.
b. Individually select the permissions of each file/folder
You can set permissions to files/directories individually by selecting the appropriate check boxes provided for each file/directory. Alternatively, if you know the numeric value of the file permissions, you may enter the same in the textbox adjacent to Chmod value.
Note: If you are setting the permission for a directory, you can choose to set the same permission to all the files/subdirectories within that directory by selecting the check box adjacent to Chmod also the files within this directory or/and Chmod also the subdirectories within this directory.
3. Click
to submit the permissions.
IMPORTANT
Be extremely careful when modifying the file/directory permissions, as it may lead to website visitors either not being able to view a particular file or worse have read/write/execute access to a file that you may not have wished to grant.
If you feel you have erred, you may either seek expert advise or simply delete and re-upload the original file/folder (after taking a backup of the current file/folder).
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Files/directories on your website can be archived, as explained below from within your File Manager:
1. Select the files/directories which you wish to be archived and click on Zip, in the top right-hand corner of the page.
2. You may either store the archive on your website itself or have it emailed to you -
- If you wish to have the archived file saved on the hosting server, select the check box adjacent Save the zip file on the FTP server as and provide a name for the archive in the text box next to it.
- You may also have the archive mailed to a specified email address by selecting the check box adjacent Email the zip file in attachment to and providing an email address in the text box next to it. If you wish to have a message sent to the recipient, the same can be provided in the text box next to Some additional comments to add in the email.
3. Click
to initiate the archival process.
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Files/directories can be easily copied/moved from one directory to another within your website or to an altogether different server via the File Manager:
Copying Files/Directories
1. Select one or more files/directories you wish to copy and click Copy.
2. You may either choose to copy Files/directories to another directory within your website or to a different web server altogether -
a. Copying files/directories to another directory within your website: Here you have two options, you may either Copy all the files/directories to a single destination or individually select different destination folder for each file/directory -
- Copying individual files/directories to different destination directories
i. Click
next to Target directory to locate the destination directory
ii. Double-click the directory to which the files/directories need to be copied and click Choose.
You may also choose to rename the file by providing a new name in the Target name field.
- Copying all files/directories to a single destination directory i. Click
next to Set all target directories to locate the destination directory
ii. Double-click the directory to which the files/directories need to be copied and click Choose.
b. Copying files/directories to another server: Simply provide the destination server IP Address or website URL, FTP port if different from the default port 21, and the FTP Username and Password.
3. Click
to initiate the copying of the files/directories.
Moving Files/Directories
1. Select one or more files/directories you wish to move and click Move.
2. You may either choose to move Files/directories to another directory within your website or to a different web server altogether -
a. Moving files/directories to another directory within your website: Here you have two options, you may either Move all the files/directories to a single destination or individually select different destination folder for each file/directory -
- Moving individual files/directories to different destination directories
i. Click
next to Target directory to locate the destination directory
ii. Double-click the directory to which the files/directories need to be moved and click Choose.
You may also choose to rename the file by providing a new name in the Target name field.
- Moving all files/directories to a single destination directory i. Click
next to Set all target directories to locate the destination directory
ii. Double-click the directory to which the files/directories need to be moved and click Choose.
b. Moving files/directories to another server: Simply provide the destination server IP Address or website URL, FTP port if different from the default port 21, and the FTP Username and Password.
3. Click
to initiate the moving of the files/directories.
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- Open the File Manager interface. Click here to read how >>
- Click on Web/web in the list of files/directories to open the web directory.
- Click on the Edit link next to the file you wish to edit. This will open the editor.
- The File Manager provides 3 different editing options -
- Plain text editor: Allows plain text editing.
- HTML editors: Allows HTML editing in What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get (WYSIWYG) form. There are 2 different editors to choose from.
- Code editor: Allows HTML and PHP editing with syntax highlighting.
- Click
to save the file.
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1. Before using this tutorial, be sure your site is configured in WS Ftp 9. A tutorial for configuring the site is available. Open WS Ftp. Click File, then Connect, and choose your site.
2. This will connect you to the server. Double-click the web folder.
3. In the left pane, you will notice your hard drive files are shown.
4. Navigate to the folder containing your website files.
5. Select all the files you wish to upload, then click the upload button. The upload button is the arrow pointing to the right.
6. WS Ftp 9 will upload your files to the server. They should now be listed in the right pane.

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FTP exists primarily for the transfer of data between two end points. FTP differs from HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol, used for serving websites via web browsers) fundamentally as it is an application made up of two distinct TCP connections:
1. Control connection: This TCP-based connection is used to provide a communications channel for the delivery of commands and replies. This is effectively the mechanism that enables the user to tell the server which file is being requested, which directory it is in, and so forth.
2. Data connection: The second TCP-based connection is used for the actual transfer of user data. Once the Control connection has been used to exchange information on which file is required, the Data connection is used to transfer the file between the client and server.
Using these two communication connections, two distinct modes of operation determine in which direction the connections are established: Active mode and Passive mode.
FTP is a TCP based service exclusively. There is no UDP (User Datagram Protocol transports data as a connectionless protocol, using packet switching) component to FTP. FTP is an unusual service in that it utilizes two ports, a Data port and a Command port (also known as the Control port). Traditionally these are port 21 for the Command (Control) port and port 20 for the Data port. The confusion begins however, when we find that depending on the mode, the data port is not always on port 20.
Active FTP
In active mode FTP the FTP client software connects from a random unprivileged (unprivileged port is a port which is higher than 1023) port. Let’s say N is the FTP server’s command port, port 21.
Then, the client starts listening to port N+1 and sends the FTP command PORT N+1 to the FTP server. The server will then connect back to the client’s specified data port from its local data port, which is port 20.
Here in this mode of FTP, Gossimer doesn’t need to open any additional non-secure ports on our servers firewall and hence is secure from the server-side.
Passive FTP
In passive mode FTP, the FTP client initiates both connections to the server. When opening an FTP connection, the client opens two random unprivileged ports, lets say N and N+1. The first port contacts the server on port 21, but instead of then issuing a PORT command and allowing the server to connect back to its data port, the client will issue the PASV command. The result of this is that the server then opens a random unprivileged port lets say P and sends the PORT command back to the client. The client then initiates the connection from port N+1 to port P on the server to transfer data.
This method of FTP is insecure, as a random unprivileged port is opened on the Server. This is a potential security issue and it isn’t advisable to use the Passive mode of FTP.
IMPORTANT
All Gossimer Windows and Linux web servers support both Active as well as Passive modes.
All popular FTP software allow users to select the data connection mode (Active or Passive), when uploading/downloading data to a web server.
Reference:
Click here to read how to set data connection mode in CuteFTP >>
Click here to read how to set data connection mode in 3D-FTP >>
Click here to read how to set data connection mode in CoreFTP >>
Click here to read how to set data connection mode in SmartFTP >>
Click here to read how to set data connection mode in WS_FTP >>
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Should you require to delete or rename one or more Files/Directories, you may proceed with caution, as explained below:
Deleting Files/Directories
1. Select one or more files/directories which needs to be deleted and click Delete, on the top right-hand corner of the page.
2. Click
to complete the delete action.
Renaming Files/Directories
1. Select one or more files/directories which need to be renamed and click Rename.
2. Provide the new name for each file/directory.
3. Click
to complete the action.
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1. Open WS_FTP. Click File, then Connect, and choose Connection Wizard.

2. In the Connection Wizard, type in a label for the site. This could be anything that identifies your site. Click Next.

3. For Connection Type, choose FTP and click Next.

4. Type in the Server Address as your domain name without the www and click Next.

5. Type in your User Name and Password and click Next.

6. Uncheck Connect to site and click Finish. You have now configured your site inside WS Ftp 9 Home Edition.

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Different modes of data connection can be used during FTP. Click here to know more details >>
The data connection mode can be modified as explained below:
a. Click File and then Connect to open the Site Manager dialog box.

b. Select the site in the Sites list, then click Edit.

c. Click Advanced. By default, the Passive mode is enabled. Uncheck Use Passive mode for data connections to enable Active mode.

d. Click OK and then Close to save the changes.

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NOTE: In case you are unable to connect via FTP, there maybe several factors responsible for it. Click here to know about them >>
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You can search for files containing a specified word or a phrase within your website, by following the below mentioned process:
1. Select one or more files/directories within which you need to perform the search action and click Search, in the top right-hand corner.
2. Provide the word or phrase by which you wish to search in the text box next to Search for a word or phrase.
3. Select the other parameters, if required
4. Click
to get the search results.
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Follow the steps mentioned below to upload files for your website using the SmartFTP client.
1. Open SmartFTP. Under the File menu, click New Remote Browser.

2. Type in your domain name as Host. Also type in the FTP Username and Password. Make sure the Port is set to 21. Click OK to connect to the server.

Once connected, you will be displayed a pane which lists all the files and folders under your website.

3. Double-click the web folder to open it.

4. Under the File menu, click New Local Browser. This will open another pane listing your local files and folders.

5. Open the directory containing the files for your website..

6. Select the files to upload and click Upload button to upload the files onto the web server.

Different modes of data connection can be used during FTP. Click here to know more details >>
There are two ways in which the data connection mode can be modified.
A. Global Settings
a. Under Tools menu, click Settings.

b. Under the Connection dialog, change the Mode in the Data Connection section from Passive Mode (PASV) to Active Mode (PORT) or vice versa. Click OK to save the changes.

This change will affect all the sites for whom the data connection mode was set by default.
B. Favorite Item Setting
I. Under the Favorites menu, click Edit Favorites.

II. Select the site under Quick Connect folder, right-click and then click Properties.

III. Go to the Connection dialog and change the Mode in the Data Connection section from Passive Mode (PASV) to Active Mode (PORT) or vice versa. Then, click OK.

The change is saved and active for future FTP sessions of this site.
NOTE: In case you are unable to connect via FTP, there maybe several factors responsible for it. Click here to know about them >>
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Follow the process mentioned below to publish content for your website using Dreamweaver:
1. Open Dreamweaver. Click on Site and choose Manage Sites.

2. Click the New button and choose Site.

3. Under the Advanced Tab, fill in the Site name and HTTP Address (your domain name). Click the Remote Info category.

4. Set Access Type to FTP. The host is your domain name. Type web as the host directory. Also, type in your username and password and click OK at the bottom.

5. Click Done in the Manage Sites Window.

6. Now open your website and click Site and choose Put.

7. Dreamweaver will upload your files to the server.

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The process of uploading content for your website using 3D-FTP is given below:
1. Open 3D-FTP, click Site and choose Quick Connect.

2. For Host address, type in your domain name without the www. The Port should be set to 21. Type in the FTP User name and Password for your site and click Connect.

3. Once connected, open the web folder. In the left pane, select a file to upload.

4. Right-click on the file and choose Upload.

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Different modes of data connection can be used during FTP. Click here to know more details >>
There are two ways in which the data connection mode can be modified.
A. Global Settings
a. Under Settings menu, select General Settings.

a. Click the Firewall tab in Settings dialog box.

Passive mode is set by default. Uncheck Use Passive Transfer and click OK to save the settings.
This change will affect all the sites for whom the data connection mode was set by default.
B. For Individual Sites
I. Under the Site menu, select Site Manager.

II. select the site in the Site Manager dialog box and click Edit.

III. Click the Proxy / Firewall tab.

Passive mode is enabled by default. Uncheck Passive Transfer. Click OK and then Close in the Site Manager dialog box to save the changes.
The change is saved and active for future FTP sessions of this site.
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NOTE: In case you are unable to connect via FTP, there maybe several factors responsible for it. Click here to know about them >>
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The default directory whose files and folders are displayed is the root folder of your website. While you navigate your site using the File Manager, your present working directory will be listed against the Directory Tree field.
IMPORTANT
All your files should be uploaded under the web folder. Any content displayed outside your Web folder will not be viewable via a web browser.
Follow the below mentioned process to upload files to your website:
1. Click on web to open the web directory.
2. Click on Upload to open the Upload files and archives page.
3. You can choose to upload files directly under the web folder or under any sub-directory within the web folder. Click
to get a list of directories. Double-click the desired directory and click Choose, to select it.
4. Once you have selected where you wish to upload your files, you now have two options to upload your content.
Option 1: Uploading Individual files
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Click Browse under the Files section.
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Select the file from your local computer.
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If you wish to upload multiple files, you need to click Add another and select the desired file after clicking Browse.
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Once you have selected all the files, click
to upload the files.
Option 2: Uploaded archives (compressed files like .zip, .tar, .tgz, .qz) get automatically decompressed on the server. Using this option allows you to save on the time and bandwidth utilised while uploading large websites
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Click Browse under the Archives section.
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Select the file from your local computer.
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If you wish to upload multiple compressed files, you need to click Add another and select the desired file after clicking Browse.
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Selecting the Use folder names check box will automatically create sub-directories on the hosting server.
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Once you have selected all the archives, click
. Archives entered here will be transferred to the hosting server and the files within extracted.
IMPORTANT
You may also create a file/directory directly on the hosting server using the File Manager as explained below:
Creating a file directly on the server
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In the main File Manager view page, click New file.
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Provide a name for the file in the New file name field.
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Replace [Enter code here] in the textbox with your code.
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Click
to save the file.
Creating a directory directly on the server
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In the main File Manager view page, click New dir.
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Provide a name for the directory in the New directory name field. You can create multiple directories here.
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Click
to create one or more directories.
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If you do not wish to use a specialized FTP client, you can also use your web browser to upload/download/delete your files. Follow the process mentioned below to do so:
IMPORTANT
The process demonstrated below is common to all web browsers. We have here chosen Microsoft Internet Explorer browser to explain the same.
1. In the browser address bar, type: (ftp://username:password@yourdomainname.com). Type it without the parenthesis and customize the information, such that
- username -> Your FTP username
- password -> Your FTP password
- yourdomainname.com -> your domain name
Press enter.

2. Once connected, double-click the folder to which you wish to upload the files, to open it.


3. Open another explorer window and go to the folder where your html files (that you want to upload) are located. Click and drag the files to upload from the explorer window to the Internet Explorer window that is showing web. The files will be uploaded.

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Enabling Active/Passive mode FTP
Different modes of data connection can be used during FTP. Click here to know more details >>
The data connection mode can be modified under Internet Explorer as explained below. If you are using a web browser other than Internet Explorer, you may look out for the option to enable Passive/Active mode in the browser’s help section or contact the vendor’s support centre.
a. Open Internet Explorer. Under Tools menu, click Internet Options.

b. Go to the Advanced tab. Under the Browsing section, select the check box adjacent to Enable folder view for FTP sites.

By default, the Passive mode is enabled. Under the Browsing section, uncheck Use Passive FTP to enable Active mode.

Click Apply and then OK to save the changes.
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NOTE: In case you are unable to connect via FTP, there maybe several factors responsible for it. Click here to know about them >>
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