What does ftp stand for?
Some basic information about FTP, What does
ftp stand for, how to use FTP, and some samples of FTP
software.
FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. It's a way of
sending files across the Internet. You can download
files, FXP files or upload files.
What is an FTP Client
(ftp program)?
An FTP Client (ftp program) is software that is designed
to transfer files back-and-forth between two computers
over the Internet. It needs to be installed on your
computer and can only be used with a live connection
to the Internet.
How to use FTP to Publish
your site?
When you first launch the FTP program, a startup screen
will appear. This screen will enable you to add your
website information and allow the program to connect
with your server. You simply fill in the information
where indicated with the following information:
Profile Name - This name will be added to
the selection list of profile names. Select your profile
name according to your domain. For example, if your
domain name were autowidgets.com, your profile name
might be autow.
Host Name/Address - Your domain name address.
Example - www.candidinfo.com
User ID - Your hosting User ID. It will
be given to you by your hosting provider
Password - Your hosting password.
It will be given to you by your hosting provider
Depending on which FTP client you use, the names may
be slightly different.
Once the FTP program has connected with your server,you
will see the files on your computer in the left window
and the files on your server will be displayed in the
right window. File transfers are as easy as dragging-and-dropping
files from one pane to the other or by highlighting
a file and clicking one of the direction arrows located
between the panes.
Where can I get an FTP
program?
There are several website where you can get FTPs clients.They
do the same thing, but they have different layouts and
stuff. Here are examples of 2 good popular FTP programs:
CoffeeCup
Direct FTP
- is an ftp software that allows you to edit
HTML and text, right on the server. This FTP client
has support for drag-and-drop functionality and multiple
FTP server profiles. You can upload and download all
file types and preview images directly on the server.
It allows you to back up your entire Web site with the
click of a button. It has a built-in list of HTML tags,
multiple-color highlighting for HTML tags, and a quick-start
feature for creating new pages. Various wizards are
included. Other features include folder bookmarking,
remote site searching, and an FTP log viewing option.
Trellian
FTP - Trellian FTP is a ftp software that
allows you to transfer files between your PC and any
FTP server on the Internet. It comes complete with a
list of the most popular FTP sites so you can access
drivers, shareware and other software via the Internet.
Trellian FTP is the next generation of FTP clients,
providing many advanced features such as Drag and Drop
file transfer, Multi-Site Download and Connection Hammer.
Price: $45 |
Trellian
FTP Features Include:
- Do it yourself - fast, easy and economical
way to transfer files on the Internet
- Drag and Drop Support - Makes using Trellian
FTP a breeze.
- Download and Upload Resume
- Easy to use interface.
- FREE 30 day trial.
- MultiSite Connect - Browse and Download files
from multiple FTP servers at once.
- URL Download - Simplify downloading from FTP://
and HTTP:// links on webpages
- Intuitive User Interface
- Remote File Editing - Edit files right off
your FTP server
- Failed Connection Retry
- Large list of popular FTP sites from the internet.
- Remote File Compare - Automatically determines
the files that need to be uploaded
Click
here to download Trellian FTP now!
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