How to use ftp with FileZilla

Hey guys this is a guide on how to use ftp using FileZilla

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This tutorial will show you how to use FileZilla to upload your website. FileZilla is a powerful and free software for transferring files over the Internet. FileZilla is a very popular FTP client and is used by webmasters from all over the world. Here you can download FileZilla Software. .

How to use FileZilla FTP Client

Once you have the FileZilla client already downloaded and activated on your computer, enter your domain name (That you are given to from your web host) in the address field (you can also use the server's IP address). The username and the password you need to type in are the ones that your web host will provide you with. The FTP port is usually 21.

Click Quickconnect and the file listing will appear. Find the www (it is a symbolic link to public_html) directory and double click on it.

 

Then, select the files to be uploaded and drag-and-drop them under the www folder. Wait for the transfer to be completed.

If you are behind a firewall and/or a router you will need to use a Passive mode for FTP to get a stable connection.

You can configure this setting as shown bellow:

Open FileZilla and go to Edit -> Settings. In the Connections section, click FTP and set the Passive mode option toUse the server's external IP address instead.

 

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If you didnt understand this tutorial, or are still having problems, DONT WORRY watch this youtube video that explains ftp using FileZilla.