Uploading Website Files Using FTP.

Within this tutorial, i will explain how to upload your website files using ftp. FTP is short for “File Transfer Protocol”, and is accessed easily via a software tool that allows you to upload any website files (images, videos & code) to the 987mb server, which will then allow you to access your files from the internet, such as loading your websites homepage from an internet browser.

First of all, you would need to download an FTP Client. I would recommend that you try File Zilla, as this is Free, and one of my personal favorites. Its easy to install, easy to configure and has a simple layout that will enable to manage your files, without any previous experience of using such software.

Once you have downloaded the FTP Client, you can then launch the software. Check your welcome email that you will have received after you signed up to the 987mb cheap web hosting service, as your FTP login details will be included. You can also access your FTP details by logging into the control panel and viewing the details listed within the right hand sidebar.

You will require 3 details to access the 987mb server:

1. The FTP Address OR IP Address. (also known as the FTP server or Host).
2. Your Username (usually your domain name).
3. Your Password.

You can either enter these within the site manager within the File Zilla options to save your login details for future use, or you can insert the details within the top access bar & clicking the quick connect button to instantly access FTP on your domain.

Please Note:

• Before trying to access FTP, you must first unlock FTP within the right hand sidebar of the control panel. This is an extra feature we have added to increase security across our network. You can unlock for your own specific IP or by time.
• If you have recently opened your account, you will only be able to access FTP using the IP address as the server, as you will have to allow time for your new domain to be registered or the nameservers on your existing domain name to resolve.
• All website files must be uploaded within the “public_html” folder to ensure our server can read your files. Do not delete the public_html folder as this is always required.
• Ensure your websites homepage is named “index.html or index.php”, otherwise your website will not load. It should also be in lowercase letters, without capitals at the beginning.

By reading through this guide, Uploading Website Files Using FTP will be very easy for you, even if you are new to FTP. If you are still having issues regarding this subject, please contact live support for assistance.