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TsMom · #1 (**permalink**) 08-19-2005

I'm very confused about FTP. I'd like to set up a free site to share some free stuff I've made and I'm guessing I need an FTP client. But I don't know how to set it up. I've downloaded some free software but I don't know where to begin using it. BTW, I'm on a dial-up connection. Is it possible to do this on a dial-up. I need someone to explain this and talk to me like I'm a 5-year-old.

LaWanna

fox-myers · #2 (**permalink**) 08-19-2005

Yes, it's possible to use an FTP client on dial-up. It just might take forever! LOL What FTP client are you trying to use? I'm pretty familiar with WSFTP and can help walk you through that one.

TsMom · #3 (**permalink**) 08-20-2005

Yes well I'm seriously considering getting high-speed even though the prices where we live are ridiculous. In the meantime, I think I can have someone else upload the files for me.

When I upload to the ftp, where am I uploading it to - the server of the ftp? Does this have to be the same as the ftp client. And when people download something, are they doing this through the FTP server?

LaWanna

fox-myers · #4 (**permalink**) 08-20-2005

When you upload via ftp you're uploading to your web server. When you establish your website, your web host will tell you what your ftp login and password are. You typically can use any ftp client to upload to your web server. Some web hosts will also provide a way to upload files through their site instead of using an ftp client. It's just a web page that allows you to browse your hard drive and upload a file. Once your files are on the web server, you can provide visitors to your site with a link to where you uploaded the files. They don't need an ftp client to download the files. Once you play with uploading files, things will make more sense! Honest!

HTH! If you have more questions, ask away.

Emma · #5 (**permalink**) 08-20-2005

ftp just means file transfer protocol, so your uploading files to wherever YOU will store your files. The ftp program is just for getting the stuff over to the server/web space you've set up

Front Page and Dreamweaver and I believe Go Live all have ftp protocol built right in

TsMom · #6 (**permalink**) 08-23-2005

Okay, I think I kind of understand now. I know most web hosting companies provide quite a bit of FTP storage. Is there any reason I'd need a 3rd part FTP Client? Would I be able to use it with a regular host?

Thanks for all the hand holding. I thought I was pretty computer literate until I started looking into all this.

LaWanna

fox-myers · #7 (**permalink**) 08-23-2005

Yes you would be able to a 3rd party FTP Client with any web host. Or at least it would be really strange if you couldn't.

What I like about FTP Clients is that I can upload lots of files quickly and easily. Also they help manage logins and passwords for multiple sites that we you don't have to try to keep track of them yourself. This might not be an issue for you if you'll only have one site.

I know that publishing files from your HTML editor is usually pretty easy. You could definitely start out with just the integrated ftp in your HTML editor and whatever file upload page your web host provides. Then if you feel that you need more control more ease of use you could try out an FTP client.

YW for whatever light I manage to shed on the topic.