FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Help Files - Faithwebsites

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Help Files

If you want to use your web site for posting audio files, video files or other large files, you may want to contact FWS about setting up an FTP site. While the FWS system does allow you to upload files, it can become very expensive if you require alot of server space. Using an FTP account is a very inexpensive way to add many large files to your site. Once you have your FTP account set up, you can use the video files below FTP files and then link to them. We recommend the following steps:

Install and set up an FTP software link FTP Commander. (one-time process)
FTP your audio files to your FTP server using FTP Commander. (regular process)
Link to your audio files from your web site. (regular process)

What software should I use to FTP my files to the FTP server?

There are several options for FTP-ing files. Many web site admins like to just FTP to another server using Internet Explorer (or any other web browser). This works most of the time but can be inconsistent. At Faithwebsites, we recommend that you use a FREE software called FTP Commander. It takes a few minutes to set it up, but once this is completed, FTP is very easy to do from that point forward!

How do I set up FTP Commander? (video - 7 min)

This video will show you how to download, install and setup FTP Commander. It takes a few minutes to set it up, but once this is completed, FTP is very easy to do from that point forward!

How do I FTP to the server using FTP Commander? (video - 3 min)

This video will show you how to FTP files to your FTP server using FTP Commander.

How do I link to files on the FTP server from my web site? (video - 7 min)

Once your files are uploaded to your FTP server, you will need to link these files from your web site. This video shows you the process of linking to these files.

How do I find my FTP Settings? (video - 4 min)

In order to FTP files to your new FTP server, you will need to know your FTP address, username and password. If FWS set up your FTP account, you can email support@faithwebsites.com for this information. If you set this up on your own, you can find this information on the 1and1 web site. This video shows you how to obtain this information.

How do I FTP to the server using Internet Explorer? (video - 5 min)

This video will show you how to FTP files to your FTP server using a browser (Internet Explorer). If this presents you with any difficulties, we recommend that you use FTP Commander instead.