What is FTP? FTP is File Transfer Protocol, an internet protocol used to transfer files on the Internet.
Whats the first step in setting up a website? The first step is to get FTP access to your site, and upload an initial file to the proper directory. This initial file is generally named index.html, index.htm, etc., and it is the web page that will be returned when you call up www.yourdomainname.com How do I access my website via FTP? First, you will need an FTP program, such as: CuteFTP. Available here: www.cuteftp.com. After installation, run the program, In the panel that comes up, enter a name, call it anything you want, example: ftp.yourdomain.com. Then in host address, put: ftp.yourdomain.com. In the user ID field, put your User ID, this is usually the domain name, then in the password field, carefully type your password, as it is case sensitive. Click OK in the lower left of the panel, and you will see your domain name in the right hand panel, highlight it and click Connect, lower right part of panel.
