FileZilla
is a free FTP client which is available for most of the popular
operating systems including Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. In order to use
this FTP client, you should follow these steps:
- Download FileZilla to your local computer
- Install the client
- Specify your FTP login details
- Connect to your FTP account on the server
The installation package of FileZilla can be obtained from the
official website of the application.
Once you download it, start the file and follow the setup instructions
until the application is successfully installed. Finally, start
FileZilla.
- FTP server name: enter your domain name here or the name of the hosting server where your account resides (e.g. WEBSITENAME.COM or SERVER-IP)
- FTP username: username
- FTP password: password
- Port: The default FTP port is 21. You an also leave this field empty to use the default port.
When ready click “
Quickconnect”.
When you connect successfully, you’ll see a note in the status area at
the top of your screen indicating that you are connected. The files and
folders on your own computer will appear under the “
Local Site” pane on the left side of your screen. Your Web Hosting account files and folders will appear in the “
Remote Site”
pane on the right. You can now transfer files and folders between your
local computer and your hosting account by dragging them from the left
pane to the right.
