Ftp?

[conmark]

What is an ftp and what is it used for? I know its file transfer protocall but what does it do? Cant you allready upload stuff from your computer into your site without one? I downloaded one but now i dont know what to do.

 

[NewFuture]

yes you can upload to your site without using one, to access a ftp you need a ftp client, this is a software package that allows you to access ftp servers, well known ftp clients are smartftp, cuteftp, which i both happen to use. ftp does allow you to transfer files from your pc to any ftp sever and download things from any ftp server, but alot need passwords to access as there private, your site will have a ftp account which you can edit your directorys and files it looks exactly like the file manager, i find it a quicker way of instead of loadin file manager using control panel, if you have a x0hosting account, to find out your sites ftp go on control panel click ftp manager, then ftp accounts and your ftp should be ftp@your username.x10hosting.com. to access this ftp open your ftp client, then type in that 'url' into a address bar which the software should have, type in your password and username you were given for your website account then use this instead of file manager in control panel. fr more help i would have to know what ftp client you are using

 

[conmark]

ahh, and i do have a ftp, i just dont know how to use it or what its used for, well i know whats its used for now thanks to you!

And so if my friend and i both have a ftp we can both edit the site if we use the right password?

 

[NewFuture]

yes, if you give him the username and password you both can access the site 'file manager' and edit it

 

[conmark]

cool how do you add a ftp? or use it or whatever

 

[NewFuture]

what ftp client are you using?

 

[conmark]

smart ftp, i think i have it i'll pm you if i need help

 

[NewFuture]

ye i use that two, ill send u a screenshot which will help you,

 

[NewFuture]

here is a brief screenshot showing what to do, i prefer cute ftp, ill find a download link for you to download it and ill help you using that

 

[limelight]

You should try downloading WS_FTP. I think it's one of the best and the most easiest to use.

 

[conmark]

so no ftp@url/ftp?
just ftp@url?

 

[conmark]

A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond.

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what is this from? god!

 

[Maurice]

It should be.

ftp.conmark.x10hosting.com

Try it.

 

[conmark]

A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond.

...
what is this from? god!

i used ftp@conmark and got this error, the url pw and screen name are all right, but i get an error.

	SmartFTP v1.5.988.32
	Resolving host name "conmark.x10hosting.com"
	Connecting to 70.85.87.52 Port: 21
    A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond.
	Client closed the connection.
	Active Help: http://www.smartftp.com/support/kb/index.php/58
	Cannot login waiting to retry (30s)...

 

[Maurice]

A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond.

...
what is this from? god!

i used ftp@conmark and got this error, the url pw and screen name are all right, but i get an error.

	SmartFTP v1.5.988.32
	Resolving host name "conmark.x10hosting.com"
	Connecting to 70.85.87.52 Port: 21
    A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond.
	Client closed the connection.
	Active Help: http://www.smartftp.com/support/kb/index.php/58
	Cannot login waiting to retry (30s)...

Please read what I said. It's ftp.conmark.x10hosting.com

 

[conmark]

READ WHAT I SAID! I HAVE THE RIGHT URL NAME AND PW, BUT I'M GETTING THAT ERROR! I HAVE FTP@BLABLABLA I HAVE THAT!

I have an error now!

 

[conmark]

well i got it... my comp must be bad or something, cus it wuddnt work, then i did the same exact thing and it worked after i restarted.

thanks anyway

 

[NewFuture]

thats good, i prefer ftp, its too slow going through control panel