Web Host FTP AccountsThe easiest way to upload files from your local hard disk to your web server is using FTP (File Transfer Protocol). All web hosting providers (bar a select few) will provide FTP access to your website. You can use FTP from the command line, but the easiest way is with one of the myriad FTP programs available, including:
For information on how to use any of these FTP programs, consult their instruction manual. Some tips on advanced FTP usage:
Some HTML editors such as Microsoft FrontPage and Macromedia Dreamweaver have options to modify your website ‘live’ – that is, to edit files that exist only on your web server; not on your local computer. This can be dangerous for a couple of reasons:
Some web hosting companies will give you multiple FTP accounts. This can be useful if you have several web developers working on the website, and you want each to have their own username and password with which to access the website. Check with a prospective web host that they support this feature if you plan to use it. Your web hosting provider may also allow for anonymous FTP access. This lets visitors to your website upload files, and can be useful for websites where content is mostly supplied by its audience.
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