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What is "FTP" and how do I use it? |
File Transfer Protocol, better known as FTP, is a procedure used to upload and download files to and from a web server. In order to use FTP, you'll need to download and install a software program on your computer. Here are a few free FTP programs:
When you first launch the FTP program, a startup screen will appear. This screen will enable you to add your website information and allow the program to connect with our server. You simply fill in the information where indicated with the following information:
Profile Name - This name will be added to the selection list of profile names. Select your profile name according to your domain. For example, if your domain name were pioneerancestors.com, your might set your profile name to "Pioneer Ancestors".
Host Name/Address - Your FTP address. For example: ftp.ancestryhost.org
Username/User ID - Your FTP username you received from AncestryHost. For example:
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Password - Your FTP password. This is the password you created when you registred.
Depending on which FTP client you use, the names may be slightly different.
Once the FTP program has connected with your server,you will see the files on your computer in the left window and the files on the server will be displayed in the right window.
Transferring Files
To maneuver through your folders, simply double click on them. To transfer your files, either double click on the file or highlight it and then click on the transfer files arrow.
To select more than one file at a time, click on each file you'd like to transfer while holding down the Ctrl key on your keyboard. If all of the files you'd like to upload are all together, you can click on the first file while holding down your Shift key and use the down arrow on your keyboard to highlight all of your files.
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