Setup Instructions for Filezilla
Now that you have downloaded the exe file from Filezilla website, you may now install the application on your pc. All you need to do is double click on the .exe file and click on "run" or "install" whichever prompt comes up. Be sure to read and agree to the terms and conditions, bingo you have installed the program, now lets proceed.
In this next step, I will show you where you need to go, to enter in your site information. Before we can proceed however, you will need to obtain your FTP Account Credentials. You can obtain this information from your hosting provider, or your web designer. This is type of information you will need:
- FTP Host
- FTP Username
- FTP Password
- Port
Normally, with the FTP host, it is ftp.yoursitename.com, some hosts however use a seperate URL altogether, so you need to be absolutely positive. You can also use a IP address for insurance. You will have to enter in your Username and Password exactly as it was delivered to you..
Now, lets create a connection shall we?
First of all, be sure to start the Filezilla or FTP program. Click on:
File -> Site Manager or (Shortcut key- CTRL+S)
There will be a popup window that comes up with several tabs, select the button that says:
New Site
Enter in our Host and Port information into the appropriate fields. Then for Logon Type, select:
Normal
Now enter in your username and password. Then click on:
Ok
Once you have selected ok, you can attempt to connect. You can do this by selecting:
File -> Site Manager or (Shortcut key- CTRL+S)
Then you will need to click on the site you just created, and then click:
Connect
You will have created a successful connection if you see a file directory system in Filezilla, under "Remote Site" window. If you are unable to connect, simply edit your connection, check your username, password, host, and port, and try again. If you still can't get it and you have entered all of the information in correctly, contact your hosting provider and/or web designer for support. It seems at this point you may not have access to the server and/or your password information is incorrect.
