Our WS_FTP configuration tutorial shows how to setup WS_FTP for your Web2010 account. To configure WS_FTP, follow the simple instructions below.
Each time you run WS_FTP, the Session Properties window will be displayed. A profile contains the information needed to connect to your web site. Creating a profile now will eliminate the need for you to configure the software each time you wish to connect to the web server via FTP.
Open WS_FTP. If the "Session Properties" dialog box does not automatically appear, click on the "Connect" button in the lower left hand corner of the WS_FTP window.
We will use the example of an account with Web2010 with
the following account info:
Domain name: xyz.com
Userid: abcdefg
IP Address: 255.255.255.255
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In the "Session Properties" dialog box, choose the "General" tab.
Then click on the "New" button.
Fill in the boxes as follows:
Profile Name: xyz.com - Web2010 account
Host Name/Address: 255.255.255.255
Host Type: UNIX (standard)
User ID: abcdefg
Then click on "Apply".
Now, click on the "Startup" tab.
Make sure that the box labeled, "Initial Remote Host Directory" remains empty.
Then click on "Apply" again.
Where may you obtain a free copy of WS_FTP? Click here.
Please let us know if you have any problems with this.