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	~~Since many~~ hosting companies do not allow their users shell/local access to their files, users wishing to send (upload) new files to their hosting space must make use of a File Transfer Program. [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients allow users to upload files that have been locally edited to a server. There are a variety ~~[[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]]~~ clients available and [[wikipedia:Comparison_of_FTP_clients\|this chart]] ~~nicely~~ details the strengths of numerous ~~popular~~ programs, many of which are open source and~~/or~~ free ~~to download~~.</translate>		Many hosting companies do not allow their users shell/local access to their files, so users wishing to send (upload) new files to their hosting space must make use of a File Transfer Program. [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients allow users to upload files that have been locally edited to a server. There are a variety clients available and [[wikipedia:Comparison_of_FTP_clients\|this chart]] details the strengths of numerous programs, many of which are open source and free.</translate>

	<translate><!--T:2-->		<translate><!--T:2-->
	If you are using Firefox, ~~may~~ we suggest [http://fireftp.mozdev.org/ FireFTP] as a useful add-on. FireFTP will be used for this tutorial.</translate>		If you are using Firefox, we suggest [http://fireftp.mozdev.org/ FireFTP] as a useful add-on. FireFTP will be used for this tutorial.</translate>

	<translate><!--T:3-->		<translate><!--T:3-->
	You may want enable the display of hidden files so that you don't lose your .htaccess file (on a ~~linux~~ box) when you upload.</translate>		You may want enable the display of hidden files so that you don't lose your ''.htaccess'' file (on a Linux box) when you upload.</translate>


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	If you have a Windows Operating System ~~installed~~, you can use Windows Explorer to connect to FTP.		If you have a Windows Operating System, you can use Windows Explorer to connect to FTP.
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	There are many ways to launch Windows Explorer. You can either just open a folder or My Computer, or you can Hold down the '''Windows Key''' and press '''R'''. Type '''explorer.exe''' and click '''Run'''.</translate>		There are many ways to launch Windows Explorer. You can either just open a folder or My Computer, or you can Hold down the ''Windows Key'' and press ''R''. Type ''explorer.exe'' and click ''Run''.</translate>

	[[Image:Runexplorer-<translate><!--T:9-->		[[Image:Runexplorer-<translate><!--T:9-->
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	To connect to your FTP server, you will require the login details provided to you by your host or administrator. In the address bar, type ''~~'<code>~~<nowiki>ftp://USERNAME:PASSWORD@example.com</nowiki>~~</code>'~~'' replacing the username, password and example.com with your own credentials. If you are running Windows Vista, you may be required to double click on the address bar to enable you to enter text. Press ''~~'enter'~~'' on your keyboard once you have filled out the details ~~correctly~~, and Windows Explorer will connect to your FTP server.</translate>		To connect to your FTP server, you will require the login details provided to you by your host or administrator. In the address bar, type ''<nowiki>ftp://USERNAME:PASSWORD@example.com</nowiki>'' replacing the username, password and ''example.com'' with your own credentials. If you are running Windows Vista, you may be required to double click on the address bar to enable you to enter text. Press ''Enter'' on your keyboard once you have filled out the details, and Windows Explorer will connect to your FTP server.</translate>

	<translate><!--T:12-->		<translate><!--T:12-->
	If you entered the credentials incorrectly, you will receive an error similar to ~~this~~:</translate>		If you entered the credentials incorrectly, you will receive an error similar to:</translate>

	[[Image:Errorwindowsftp-<translate><!--T:13-->		[[Image:Errorwindowsftp-<translate><!--T:13-->
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	<translate><!--T:15-->		<translate><!--T:15-->
	You should see a page listing all of the folders/files on your server similar to the following image:</translate>		You should see a page listing all the folders/files on your server similar to the following image:</translate>

	[[Image:Connectedwindowsftp-<translate><!--T:16-->		[[Image:Connectedwindowsftp-<translate><!--T:16-->
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	<translate><!--T:17-->		<translate><!--T:17-->
	''For security reasons ~~<tt>~~files/folders~~</tt>~~ on the example screenshot ~~have~~ been removed''</translate>		For security reasons, ''files/folders'' on the example screenshot has been removed</translate>

	<translate>		<translate>
	=== Transferring ~~files~~ === <!--T:18-->		=== Transferring Files === <!--T:18-->
	</translate>		</translate>
	<translate><!--T:19-->		<translate><!--T:19-->
	The benefit of using Windows Explorer as your FTP application is that you will most likely be familiar with how transferring files ~~work~~. The interface is the same as ~~you would~~ if you were copying/moving to another folder on your computer.</translate>		The benefit of using Windows Explorer as your FTP application is that you will most likely be familiar with how transferring files works. The interface is the same as if you were copying/moving to another folder on your computer.</translate>

	<translate><!--T:20-->		<translate><!--T:20-->
	The trick is to work out which folder you will upload the files into. In most cases, you will need to upload into a folder called '''"public_html"''', '''"htdocs"''' or '''"www"'''. ~~You will need to check~~ this with your host or administrator.</translate>		The trick is to work out which folder you will upload the files into. In most cases, you will need to upload into a folder called ''public_html'', ''htdocs'' or ''www''. Check this with your host or administrator.</translate>

	<translate><!--T:21-->		<translate><!--T:21-->
	To upload a file, simply drag the file from ~~it's~~ original folder into the window that is connected to your FTP server. Here's an example:</translate>		To upload a file, simply drag the file from its original folder into the window that is connected to your FTP server. Here's an example:</translate>

	[[Image:Transferftpwin-<translate><!--T:22-->		[[Image:Transferftpwin-<translate><!--T:22-->
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	=== Closing ~~your~~ FTP ~~connection~~ === <!--T:23-->		=== Closing Your FTP Connection === <!--T:23-->
	</translate>		</translate>
	<translate><!--T:24-->		<translate><!--T:24-->
	To close your FTP connection, simply close the Windows Explorer window. ~~To do this, press~~ the red '''X''' on the top right hand corner of the window, as ~~per the following~~ screenshot.</translate>		To close your FTP connection, simply close the Windows Explorer window. Press the red ''X'' on the top right hand corner of the window, as in this screenshot:</translate>

	[[Image:Closewin-<translate><!--T:25-->		[[Image:Closewin-<translate><!--T:25-->
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	<translate><!--T:29-->		<translate><!--T:29-->
	To begin a file transfer, open FireFox then click '''Tools >> FireFTP'''. FireFTP will open in a new tab.</translate>		To begin a file transfer, open FireFox then click ''Tools >> FireFTP''. FireFTP will open in a new tab.</translate>

	[[Image:Fireftpmenu-<translate><!--T:30-->		[[Image:Fireftpmenu-<translate><!--T:30-->
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	=== Configure ~~your~~ FTP Details === <!--T:31-->		=== Configure Your FTP Details === <!--T:31-->
	</translate>		</translate>
	<translate><!--T:32-->		<translate><!--T:32-->
	~~If this is the~~ first time you ~~are connecting~~ to an FTP server, ~~you will need to~~ configure ~~FireFTP~~ to connect to the ~~appropriate~~ server. ~~You will need to obtain~~ the details from your host or administrator.</translate>		The first time you connect to an FTP server, configure the FTP client to connect to the server. Obtain the details from your host or administrator.</translate>

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	<translate>Since many hosting companies do not allow their users shell/local access to their files, users wishing to send (upload) new files to their hosting space must make use of a File Transfer Program. [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients allow users to upload files that have been locally edited to a server. There are a variety [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients available and [[wikipedia:Comparison_of_FTP_clients\|this chart]] nicely details the strengths of numerous popular programs, many of which are open source and/or free to download.</translate>		<translate><!--T:1-->
			Since many hosting companies do not allow their users shell/local access to their files, users wishing to send (upload) new files to their hosting space must make use of a File Transfer Program. [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients allow users to upload files that have been locally edited to a server. There are a variety [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients available and [[wikipedia:Comparison_of_FTP_clients\|this chart]] nicely details the strengths of numerous popular programs, many of which are open source and/or free to download.</translate>

	<translate>If you are using Firefox, may we suggest [http://fireftp.mozdev.org/ FireFTP] as a useful add-on. FireFTP will be used for this tutorial.</translate>		<translate><!--T:2-->
			If you are using Firefox, may we suggest [http://fireftp.mozdev.org/ FireFTP] as a useful add-on. FireFTP will be used for this tutorial.</translate>

	<translate>You may want enable the display of hidden files so that you don't lose your .htaccess file (on a linux box) when you upload.</translate>		<translate><!--T:3-->
			You may want enable the display of hidden files so that you don't lose your .htaccess file (on a linux box) when you upload.</translate>


	<translate>		<translate>
	== Using Windows Explorer ==		== Using Windows Explorer == <!--T:4-->
	</translate>		</translate>
	<translate>If you have a Windows Operating System installed, you can use Windows Explorer to connect to FTP.		<translate><!--T:5-->
			If you have a Windows Operating System installed, you can use Windows Explorer to connect to FTP.
	</translate>		</translate>
	----		----

	<translate>		<translate>
	=== Launching Windows Explorer ===		=== Launching Windows Explorer === <!--T:6-->
	</translate>		</translate>
	<translate>The images that follow are taken from Windows Vista but the process remains identical.</translate>		<translate><!--T:7-->
			The images that follow are taken from Windows Vista but the process remains identical.</translate>

	<translate>There are many ways to launch Windows Explorer. You can either just open a folder or My Computer, or you can Hold down the '''Windows Key''' and press '''R'''. Type '''explorer.exe''' and click '''Run'''.</translate>		<translate><!--T:8-->
			There are many ways to launch Windows Explorer. You can either just open a folder or My Computer, or you can Hold down the '''Windows Key''' and press '''R'''. Type '''explorer.exe''' and click '''Run'''.</translate>

	[[Image:Runexplorer-<translate>en</translate>.png]]		[[Image:Runexplorer-<translate><!--T:9-->
			en</translate>.png]]

	<translate>		<translate>
	=== Connecting to FTP ===		=== Connecting to FTP === <!--T:10-->
	</translate>		</translate>
	<translate>To connect to your FTP server, you will require the login details provided to you by your host or administrator. In the address bar, type '''<code><nowiki>ftp://USERNAME:PASSWORD@example.com</nowiki></code>''' replacing the username, password and example.com with your own credentials. If you are running Windows Vista, you may be required to double click on the address bar to enable you to enter text. Press '''enter''' on your keyboard once you have filled out the details correctly, and Windows Explorer will connect to your FTP server.</translate>		<translate><!--T:11-->
			To connect to your FTP server, you will require the login details provided to you by your host or administrator. In the address bar, type '''<code><nowiki>ftp://USERNAME:PASSWORD@example.com</nowiki></code>''' replacing the username, password and example.com with your own credentials. If you are running Windows Vista, you may be required to double click on the address bar to enable you to enter text. Press '''enter''' on your keyboard once you have filled out the details correctly, and Windows Explorer will connect to your FTP server.</translate>

	<translate>If you entered the credentials incorrectly, you will receive an error similar to this:</translate>		<translate><!--T:12-->
			If you entered the credentials incorrectly, you will receive an error similar to this:</translate>

	[[Image:Errorwindowsftp-<translate>en</translate>.png]]		[[Image:Errorwindowsftp-<translate><!--T:13-->
			en</translate>.png]]

	<translate>If this is the case, re-enter your user details in the boxes provided and try again.</translate>		<translate><!--T:14-->
			If this is the case, re-enter your user details in the boxes provided and try again.</translate>

	<translate>You should see a page listing all of the folders/files on your server similar to the following image:</translate>		<translate><!--T:15-->
			You should see a page listing all of the folders/files on your server similar to the following image:</translate>

	[[Image:Connectedwindowsftp-<translate>en</translate>.png]]		[[Image:Connectedwindowsftp-<translate><!--T:16-->
			en</translate>.png]]

	<translate>''For security reasons <tt>files/folders</tt> on the example screenshot have been removed''</translate>		<translate><!--T:17-->
			''For security reasons <tt>files/folders</tt> on the example screenshot have been removed''</translate>

	<translate>		<translate>
	=== Transferring files ===		=== Transferring files === <!--T:18-->
	</translate>		</translate>
	<translate>The benefit of using Windows Explorer as your FTP application is that you will most likely be familiar with how transferring files work. The interface is the same as you would if you were copying/moving to another folder on your computer.</translate>		<translate><!--T:19-->
			The benefit of using Windows Explorer as your FTP application is that you will most likely be familiar with how transferring files work. The interface is the same as you would if you were copying/moving to another folder on your computer.</translate>

	<translate>The trick is to work out which folder you will upload the files into. In most cases, you will need to upload into a folder called '''"public_html"''', '''"htdocs"''' or '''"www"'''. You will need to check this with your host or administrator.</translate>		<translate><!--T:20-->
			The trick is to work out which folder you will upload the files into. In most cases, you will need to upload into a folder called '''"public_html"''', '''"htdocs"''' or '''"www"'''. You will need to check this with your host or administrator.</translate>

	<translate>To upload a file, simply drag the file from it's original folder into the window that is connected to your FTP server. Here's an example:</translate>		<translate><!--T:21-->
			To upload a file, simply drag the file from it's original folder into the window that is connected to your FTP server. Here's an example:</translate>

	[[Image:Transferftpwin-<translate>en</translate>.png]]		[[Image:Transferftpwin-<translate><!--T:22-->
			en</translate>.png]]

	<translate>		<translate>
	=== Closing your FTP connection ===		=== Closing your FTP connection === <!--T:23-->
	</translate>		</translate>
	<translate>To close your FTP connection, simply close the Windows Explorer window. To do this, press the red '''X''' on the top right hand corner of the window, as per the following screenshot.</translate>		<translate><!--T:24-->
			To close your FTP connection, simply close the Windows Explorer window. To do this, press the red '''X''' on the top right hand corner of the window, as per the following screenshot.</translate>

	[[Image:Closewin-<translate>en</translate>.png]]		[[Image:Closewin-<translate><!--T:25-->
			en</translate>.png]]

	<translate>		<translate>
	== Using FireFTP ==		== Using FireFTP == <!--T:26-->
	</translate>		</translate>
	<translate>[http://fireftp.mozdev.org/ FireFTP] is a great tool for FTP transfer if you use Mozilla FireFox.</translate>		<translate><!--T:27-->
			[http://fireftp.mozdev.org/ FireFTP] is a great tool for FTP transfer if you use Mozilla FireFox.</translate>

	<translate>		<translate>
	=== Launching FireFTP ===		=== Launching FireFTP === <!--T:28-->
	</translate>		</translate>
	<translate>To begin a file transfer, open FireFox then click '''Tools >> FireFTP'''. FireFTP will open in a new tab.</translate>		<translate><!--T:29-->
			To begin a file transfer, open FireFox then click '''Tools >> FireFTP'''. FireFTP will open in a new tab.</translate>

	[[Image:Fireftpmenu-<translate>en</translate>.png]]		[[Image:Fireftpmenu-<translate><!--T:30-->
			en</translate>.png]]

	<translate>		<translate>
	=== Configure your FTP Details ===		=== Configure your FTP Details === <!--T:31-->
	</translate>		</translate>
	<translate>If this is the first time you are connecting to an FTP server, you will need to configure FireFTP to connect to the appropriate server. You will need to obtain the details from your host or administrator.</translate>		<translate><!--T:32-->
			If this is the first time you are connecting to an FTP server, you will need to configure FireFTP to connect to the appropriate server. You will need to obtain the details from your host or administrator.</translate>

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	Since many hosting companies do not allow their users shell/local access to their files, users wishing to send (upload) new files to their hosting space must make use of a File Transfer Program. [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients allow users to upload files that have been locally edited to a server. There are a variety [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients available and [[wikipedia:Comparison_of_FTP_clients\|this chart]] nicely details the strengths of numerous popular programs, many of which are open source and/or free to download.		<noinclude><languages /></noinclude>
			<translate>Since many hosting companies do not allow their users shell/local access to their files, users wishing to send (upload) new files to their hosting space must make use of a File Transfer Program. [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients allow users to upload files that have been locally edited to a server. There are a variety [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients available and [[wikipedia:Comparison_of_FTP_clients\|this chart]] nicely details the strengths of numerous popular programs, many of which are open source and/or free to download.</translate>

	If you are using Firefox, may we suggest [http://fireftp.mozdev.org/ FireFTP] as a useful add-on. FireFTP will be used for this tutorial.		<translate>If you are using Firefox, may we suggest [http://fireftp.mozdev.org/ FireFTP] as a useful add-on. FireFTP will be used for this tutorial.</translate>

	You may want enable the display of hidden files so that you don't lose your .htaccess file (on a linux box) when you upload.		<translate>You may want enable the display of hidden files so that you don't lose your .htaccess file (on a linux box) when you upload.</translate>


			<translate>
	== Using Windows Explorer ==		== Using Windows Explorer ==
	If you have a Windows Operating System installed, you can use Windows Explorer to connect to FTP.		</translate>
			<translate>If you have a Windows Operating System installed, you can use Windows Explorer to connect to FTP.
			</translate>
	----		----

			<translate>
	=== Launching Windows Explorer ===		=== Launching Windows Explorer ===
	The images that follow are taken from Windows Vista but the process remains identical.		</translate>
			<translate>The images that follow are taken from Windows Vista but the process remains identical.</translate>

	There are many ways to launch Windows Explorer. You can either just open a folder or My Computer, or you can Hold down the '''Windows Key''' and press '''R'''. Type '''explorer.exe''' and click '''Run'''.		<translate>There are many ways to launch Windows Explorer. You can either just open a folder or My Computer, or you can Hold down the '''Windows Key''' and press '''R'''. Type '''explorer.exe''' and click '''Run'''.</translate>

	[[Image:Runexplorer.png]]		[[Image:Runexplorer-<translate>en</translate>.png]]

			<translate>
	=== Connecting to FTP ===		=== Connecting to FTP ===
	To connect to your FTP server, you will require the login details provided to you by your host or administrator. In the address bar, type '''<code><nowiki>ftp://USERNAME:PASSWORD@example.com</nowiki></code>''' replacing the username, password and example.com with your own credentials. If you are running Windows Vista, you may be required to double click on the address bar to enable you to enter text. Press '''enter''' on your keyboard once you have filled out the details correctly, and Windows Explorer will connect to your FTP server.		</translate>
			<translate>To connect to your FTP server, you will require the login details provided to you by your host or administrator. In the address bar, type '''<code><nowiki>ftp://USERNAME:PASSWORD@example.com</nowiki></code>''' replacing the username, password and example.com with your own credentials. If you are running Windows Vista, you may be required to double click on the address bar to enable you to enter text. Press '''enter''' on your keyboard once you have filled out the details correctly, and Windows Explorer will connect to your FTP server.</translate>

	If you entered the credentials incorrectly, you will receive an error similar to this:		<translate>If you entered the credentials incorrectly, you will receive an error similar to this:</translate>

	[[Image:Errorwindowsftp.png]]		[[Image:Errorwindowsftp-<translate>en</translate>.png]]

	If this is the case, re-enter your user details in the boxes provided and try again.		<translate>If this is the case, re-enter your user details in the boxes provided and try again.</translate>

	You should see a page listing all of the folders/files on your server similar to the following image:		<translate>You should see a page listing all of the folders/files on your server similar to the following image:</translate>

	[[Image:Connectedwindowsftp.png]]		[[Image:Connectedwindowsftp-<translate>en</translate>.png]]

	''For security reasons files/folders on the example screenshot have been removed''		<translate>''For security reasons <tt>files/folders</tt> on the example screenshot have been removed''</translate>

			<translate>
	=== Transferring files ===		=== Transferring files ===
	The benefit of using Windows Explorer as your FTP application is that you will most likely be familiar with how transferring files work. The interface is the same as you would if you were copying/moving to another folder on your computer.		</translate>
			<translate>The benefit of using Windows Explorer as your FTP application is that you will most likely be familiar with how transferring files work. The interface is the same as you would if you were copying/moving to another folder on your computer.</translate>

	The trick is to work out which folder you will upload the files into. In most cases, you will need to upload into a folder called '''"public_html"''', '''"htdocs"''' or '''"www"'''. You will need to check this with your host or administrator.		<translate>The trick is to work out which folder you will upload the files into. In most cases, you will need to upload into a folder called '''"public_html"''', '''"htdocs"''' or '''"www"'''. You will need to check this with your host or administrator.</translate>

	To upload a file, simply drag the file from it's original folder into the window that is connected to your FTP server. Here's an example:		<translate>To upload a file, simply drag the file from it's original folder into the window that is connected to your FTP server. Here's an example:</translate>

	[[Image:Transferftpwin.png]]		[[Image:Transferftpwin-<translate>en</translate>.png]]

			<translate>
	=== Closing your FTP connection ===		=== Closing your FTP connection ===
	To close your FTP connection, simply close the Windows Explorer window. To do this, press the red '''X''' on the top right hand corner of the window, as per the following screenshot.		</translate>
			<translate>To close your FTP connection, simply close the Windows Explorer window. To do this, press the red '''X''' on the top right hand corner of the window, as per the following screenshot.</translate>

	[[Image:Closewin.png]]		[[Image:Closewin-<translate>en</translate>.png]]

			<translate>
	== Using FireFTP ==		== Using FireFTP ==
	[http://fireftp.mozdev.org/ FireFTP] is a great tool for FTP transfer if you use Mozilla FireFox.		</translate>
			<translate>[http://fireftp.mozdev.org/ FireFTP] is a great tool for FTP transfer if you use Mozilla FireFox.</translate>

			<translate>
	=== Launching FireFTP ===		=== Launching FireFTP ===
	To begin a file transfer, open FireFox then click '''Tools >> FireFTP'''. FireFTP will open in a new tab.		</translate>
			<translate>To begin a file transfer, open FireFox then click '''Tools >> FireFTP'''. FireFTP will open in a new tab.</translate>

	[[Image:Fireftpmenu.png]]		[[Image:Fireftpmenu-<translate>en</translate>.png]]

			<translate>
	=== Configure your FTP Details ===		=== Configure your FTP Details ===
	If this is the first time you are connecting to an FTP server, you will need to configure FireFTP to connect to the appropriate server. You will need to obtain the details from your host or administrator.		</translate>
			<translate>If this is the first time you are connecting to an FTP server, you will need to configure FireFTP to connect to the appropriate server. You will need to obtain the details from your host or administrator.</translate>

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	If this is the first time you are connecting to an FTP server, you will need to configure FireFTP to connect to the appropriate server. You will need to obtain the details from your host or administrator.		If this is the first time you are connecting to an FTP server, you will need to configure FireFTP to connect to the appropriate server. You will need to obtain the details from your host or administrator.

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	[[Category:Installation]]		[[Category:Installation]]
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	Since many hosting companies do not allow their users shell/local access to their files, users wishing to send (upload) new files to their hosting space must make use of a File Transfer Program. [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients allow users to upload files that have been locally edited to a server. There are a variety [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients available and [[wikipedia:Comparison_of_FTP_clients\|this chart]] nicely details the strengths of numerous popular programs, many of which are open source and/or free to download.		Since many hosting companies do not allow their users shell/local access to their files, users wishing to send (upload) new files to their hosting space must make use of a File Transfer Program. [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients allow users to upload files that have been locally edited to a server. There are a variety [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients available and [[wikipedia:Comparison_of_FTP_clients\|this chart]] nicely details the strengths of numerous popular programs, many of which are open source and/or free to download.

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	== Using FireFTP ==		== Using FireFTP ==
	[http://fireftp.mozdev.org/ FireFTP] is ~~our preferred application~~ for FTP transfer if you ~~are using~~ Mozilla FireFox.		[http://fireftp.mozdev.org/ FireFTP] is a great tool for FTP transfer if you use Mozilla FireFox.

	=== Launching FireFTP ===		=== Launching FireFTP ===
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	=== Configure your FTP Details ===		=== Configure your FTP Details ===
	If this is the first time you~~'re~~ connecting to ~~your~~ FTP server ~~using your application~~, you will need to configure ~~the application~~ to connect to the appropriate server. You will need to obtain the details from your host or administrator.		If this is the first time you are connecting to an FTP server, you will need to configure FireFTP to connect to the appropriate server. You will need to obtain the details from your host or administrator.

	[[Category:Installation]]		[[Category:Installation]]

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	=== Transferring files ===		=== Transferring files ===
	The benefit of using Windows Explorer as your FTP application is that you will most likely be familiar with how transferring files work. ~~Basically it's~~ the same as you would if you were copying/moving to another folder.		The benefit of using Windows Explorer as your FTP application is that you will most likely be familiar with how transferring files work. The interface is the same as you would if you were copying/moving to another folder on your computer.

	The trick is to work out in which folder you will upload the files to. In most cases, you will need to upload into a folder called '''"public_html"''', '''"htdocs"''' or '''"www"'''. You~~'ll~~ need to check this with your host or administrator.		The trick is to work out which folder you will upload the files into. In most cases, you will need to upload into a folder called '''"public_html"''', '''"htdocs"''' or '''"www"'''. You will need to check this with your host or administrator.

	To upload a file, simply drag the file from it's original folder ~~onto~~ the window that is connected to your FTP server. Here's an example:		To upload a file, simply drag the file from it's original folder into the window that is connected to your FTP server. Here's an example:

	[[Image:Transferftpwin.png]]		[[Image:Transferftpwin.png]]

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	=== Connecting to FTP ===		=== Connecting to FTP ===
	To connect to your FTP server, you will require the login details provided to you by your host or administrator. In the address bar, type '''<code><nowiki>ftp://USERNAME:PASSWORD@example.com</nowiki></code>''' ~~changing~~ the username, password and example.com~~(to~~ your ~~domain name) where appropriate~~. If you are running Windows Vista, you may be required to double click on the address bar to ~~have the ability~~ to ~~type into it~~. Press '''enter''' on your keyboard once you have filled out the details correctly, and Windows Explorer will connect to your FTP server.		To connect to your FTP server, you will require the login details provided to you by your host or administrator. In the address bar, type '''<code><nowiki>ftp://USERNAME:PASSWORD@example.com</nowiki></code>''' replacing the username, password and example.com with your own credentials. If you are running Windows Vista, you may be required to double click on the address bar to enable you to enter text. Press '''enter''' on your keyboard once you have filled out the details correctly, and Windows Explorer will connect to your FTP server.

	If you entered the ~~user login information~~ incorrectly, you will receive an error ~~like the following~~:		If you entered the credentials incorrectly, you will receive an error similar to this:

	[[Image:Errorwindowsftp.png]]		[[Image:Errorwindowsftp.png]]

	If this is the case, ~~retype~~ your user details in the boxes provided and try again.		If this is the case, re-enter your user details in the boxes provided and try again.

	You should see a page~~, like the following,~~ listing all of the folders/files on your server.		You should see a page listing all of the folders/files on your server similar to the following image:

	[[Image:Connectedwindowsftp.png]]		[[Image:Connectedwindowsftp.png]]

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	Since many hosting companies do not allow their users shell/local access to their files, users wishing to send (upload) new files to their hosting space must make use of a File Transfer Program. [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients allow users to upload files that have been locally edited to a server. There are a variety [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients available and [[wikipedia:Comparison_of_FTP_clients\|this chart]] nicely details the strengths of numerous popular programs, many of which are open source and/or free to download.		Since many hosting companies do not allow their users shell/local access to their files, users wishing to send (upload) new files to their hosting space must make use of a File Transfer Program. [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients allow users to upload files that have been locally edited to a server. There are a variety [[wikipedia:FTP_client\|FTP]] clients available and [[wikipedia:Comparison_of_FTP_clients\|this chart]] nicely details the strengths of numerous popular programs, many of which are open source and/or free to download.