ftp: transfer files to your website

To update the pages and images on your website you will need to use the ftp (file transfer protocol). It enables you to transfer files from your computer to the server that hosts your site. As is often the case, you have the opportunity to use a graphic application specifically designed for this task, or use basic command-line tools. Below are 3 free and complementary ways to get the job done.

Before going any further, you should note down the information supplied by your host provider concerning your ftp account:

• Server address, generally along the lines of ftp.domainname.com
• Username
• Password

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