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SiteGround TutorialsFTP Tutorial
In this FTP tutorial we will explain how to use FTP for uploading and downloading your web site files.
What is FTP?
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a fast and convenient way to transfer files over the Internet. That is whymany webmasters use FTP for uploading their websites files on theirhosting accounts.
The FTP tutorial includes:
How to useFTP clients(FileZillaandCuteFTP); How to createFTP accounts;How to controlFTP sessions;How to change file permissions through FTP -CHMOD with FTP;
We have also prepared the following video tutorials for FTP:
 SiteGround has long experience in providing web space for clients using FTP. OurProfessional FTPhostingservice is the best choice since it gives you everything you need to create and manage apowerful FTP space.We offer:The richest set of features;Unlimited FTP access;FTP-expertized support team, which provides high quality customer service;Fast and secure servers;Multiple FREE tools;
FTP ClientsHow to use FTP for transferring files?
To make an FTP connection you can use a standard Web browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox,etc.) or an
FTP Client
. To establish an FTP connection you need to have anFTP hosting accountwhereyou plan to upload your files. You can also create additionalFTP accountsfor other users.
When using a Web browser for an FTP connection, FTP uploads are sometimes very slow, and downloads are not  protected (not recommended for uploading or downloading large files).
 An FTP Client is a software designed to transfer files back-and-forth between two computers over theInternet. It needs to be installed on your computer and can only be used with a live connection to theInternet.With an FTP Client (such asFileZillaorCuteFTP) uploading/downloading a file is really easy. Furthermore, FTP clients have some extra features. For example, you're can resume a download thatdid not finish successfully. This is a very nice feature for people with slower Internet connections.FTP clients' interface is usually divided in two - the pane on the left shows the files and folders on your
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, , ,server (if this isyour website hosting account, you will see the
public_html
folder, where the files of your site are stored).File transfers are made by simply dragging and dropping files from one pane to the other. Additionalfeatures of the FTP Client include: multiple file transfers at a time, auto resuming of the transfer, filequeueing and more. You can read the following tutorials for two of the most popular FTP clients:FileZilla CuteFTP 
FTP Clients: FileZilla
This tutorial will show you how to use FileZilla to upload your website. FileZilla is a powerful and freesoftware for transferring files over the Internet. FileZilla is a very popular FTP client and is used bywebmasters from all over the world. Here you candownload FileZilla Software. FileZilla is fullycompatible with ourProfessional FTP hosting.
How to use FileZilla FTP Client
Once you have the FileZilla client already downloaded and activated on your computer, enter yourdomain name in the address field (you can also use the server's IP address). Theusername and thepasswordyou need to type in are the same as the ones you use to log in to your cPanel. The FTP port is21.Click 
Quickconnect
and the file listing will appear. Find the
www
(it is a symbolic link to
 
public_html
 
)directory and double click on it.Then, select the files to be uploaded and drag-and-drop them under the
www
folder. Wait for thetransfer to be completed.
If you are behind a firewall and/or a router you will need to use a
Passive mode
for FTP to get a stable connection.
 You can configure this setting as shown bellow:Open FileZilla and go to
Edit
->
Settings
. In the
Connections
section, click 
FTP
and set the
Passivemode
option to
Use the server's external IP address instead
.
 
 
FTP Clients: CuteFTP
CuteFTPis an FTP client used for transferring files over the Internet. It has an easy and intuitiveinterface and will help you a lot when publishing your web site or downloading files. CuteFTP is fullycompatible with ourProfessional FTP hosting.
How to use CuteFTP Client
CuteFTP has a connection wizard that will walk you through the setup of an FTP connection.Step 1: The first screen prompts you for the host address of the server, for which the FTPconnection will be established. You also need to enter the label for your new connection. You can useyour domain name if you like.Step 2: The next screen prompts you for your FTP username and password. Enter them in thecorresponding boxes and click Next.
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didacticenthusi

Thanks. Great tutorial mate... Here's the Video Tutorial: http://bit.ly/cXQPGN - If you prefer video like myself. Don't get me wrong, I still like ur tutorial!

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