How to access an ftp?

BigNToasty

I know what the host is, (lets say for argument's sake it's "jeje.com") and I have the username and password. How exactly do I access the ftp?

tracert

You load up your FTP software and enter that information. I use FileZilla, but there are many out there. Or you could just use Internet Explorer. But don't.

Obviously, make sure you're actually connecting to an FTP server, eg. ftp.jeje.com

spartacus93

BigNToasty wrote:

I know what the host is, (lets say for argument's sake it's "jeje.com") and I have the username and password. How exactly do I access the ftp?

You can simply go into Windows Explorer, and turn on the address bar.

Type in the address (ftp://jeje.com)

You will then be prompted for username and password and can drag and drop files to the FTP.

irlrobins

It's usually easier to use an ftp program than explorer. Loads of free ones out there but I find filezilla to be the best.

AS the above posters have stated you enter the host server, username and password into the ftp program and it will connect to the ftp server. Then it's a simple task of dragging the files that you want from the local drive to the host server.

melekalikimaka

just dont use firefox

Zascar

melekalikimaka wrote:

just dont use firefox

Definitely use firefox! Just downlaod an extention called FireFTP - It excellent I use it all the time.

Thomas_S_Hunterson

Zascar wrote:

Definitely use firefox! Just downlaod an extention called FireFTP - It excellent I use it all the time.

I agree, very powerful
Also, you might want a look at GSpace,basicalyy turns your >2.5Gb of gmail space into your web storage. Very useful

Matthewthebig

melekalikimaka wrote:

just dont use firefox

why not?

Rollo Tamasi

melekalikimaka wrote:

just dont use firefox

and the reasons for this are...............
Bit of a sweeping statement there melekalikimaka.

melekalikimaka

my friend has an ftp, i could never get it to work with fire fox... i stand corrected...(hangs head in shame)

aoa321

Internet Explorer works fine for me, I just copy and paste files from my PC to the site (as I would to nany other folder on my PC).

When I go to the ftp address I get an error message ... "no access blah blah", I press enter past this and then I get a blank IE window.

Now select File at the top left of the window and you should see a "Login as ..." option, click on this and you will be prompted for a username and password - I find it's a quick and no hassle way of copying files to and from the ftp site.

AARRRGH

A little addition here...

Try to transfer your text files as "text"... and your images/movies/non-text files as "binary". There might be an auto-detect option which you can switch on...

BigNToasty

Thanks for all the input. I downloaded filezilla but it won't let me connect (it says "unable to connect!"). Any troubleshooting tips?

irlrobins

you sure u got server name correct? ftp.jeje.com and not jeje.com?