FTP Manager

The FTP Manager deals with all the tools relating to setting up and managing FTP accounts, as well as managing FTP sessions. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a method by which you can transfer files between computers, usually using the Internet. There is a huge amount of information stored on FTP servers around the world that can only be accessed by using FTP. When using FTP you use an application called a "client" to connect to a machine called a "server". There are many free FTP applications out there, try looking at Download.com. Using FTP Applications can make uploading files to your website much faster and convenient.

Tthe FTP Manager at your Control Panel is what helps you set up FTP Users and passwords to allow others access to only one directory on your website. (ex. a hostee).

Adding an FTP Account
An FTP account creates a folder on the public_html level of your site that allows external users that know the password to upload and download files from that location. Change your password if you think that your account is being used incorrectly.

Note: Please be aware that all users with the correct password will be able to add, edit, and delete files from the directory that you specify for the FTP account, and any directories within the stated directory.

To add an FTP account:
1. Click on the Ftp Manager button in your Control Panel.
2. Click on the FTP Accounts link.
3. Click on the Add Account link.
4. Enter the name of the FTP account in the Login field and the password for the account in the Password field.
5. Enter the path to the directory to which this FTP account has access. Warning: If you enter the top-level of the web site by entering a slash (/), all users with the correct password will be able to add, edit, and delete all files on your site. It is advisable to limit an FTP account to a smaller section of your web site.
6. Click on the Create button. ontrolling FTP sessions You can view and terminate FTP sessions using the provided FTP session controls. This is useful for general information and stopping unwanted FTP activity.

To control FTP sessions:
1. Click on the Ftp Manager button on the home page.
2. Click on the FTP Session Control button.
3. All active FTP sessions (FTP connections that are actively uploading or downloading files) are listed. Click on the Delete button next to a session to terminate that session.

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