The information below will assist PC user (Windows XP or Vista) to connect and post files to an FTP server:
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Using windows XP or Vista as your FTP client ::
1. Open any window; like double-clicking on ‘My Computer’. Then in the Address Field enter: ftp://<username>@<yourdomain>.com
(If you do not see the address bar, then change your window preferences so that you do.)
2. An authentication window will popup with <username> as the username. Continue to fill in the balance of the username, and then enter the password.
Username: <username>@<yourdomain>.com
Password: <password>
3. Once authenticated, the window that you opened will clear and a list of files will appear, representing the files on the FTP server. You can then treat the window as if it was a folder on your system, by copying files by dragging files out of the window, or posting files by dragging files into the window.
Special Notes:
It is important to understand that there is a difference between Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer. You will use Windows Explorer for these instructions! You should NOT use Internet Explorer. :: You can connect with Internet Explorer and pull files down, but you won’t be able to post files up.
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For OSX Users, the best bet is to purchase an application to perform FTP tasks.
Our preferred applications are Transmit from Panic Software, and Fetch.