| There are two ways to upload your Web site's files to your Web space.
METHOD ONE: Via the File Manager tool in your cPanel.
METHOD TWO: By connecting to the server using an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) program installed on your local desktop or laptop computer.
Which method you choose is up to you. Some people like the convenience of using their favorite FTP program in which you can usually set up a bookmark for the server which retains your login information, making the connection process more convenient. Sometimes you may find that using the compression and extraction features of File Manager can make the installation of custom application scripts or the upload of large groups of files (compressed) easier.
UPLOADING FILES WITH THE FILE MANAGER TOOL
- Login to your cPanel with the login credentials for your Web hosting account given to you by Azurelink in an email when you inititally set up the account.
- In the cPanel, scroll down to the Files section and then click on the icon for FILE MANAGER.
- In the left column, you'll see the directory tree of your root directory for your hosting account. In the main will, you'll see the files contained in the currently selected directory in the left column.
- Navigate to the directory into which you wish to upload your files and make sure it is the active directory in the main window.
- Click the Upload button icon and navigate to the location of the files you wish to upload on your local computer. Select them and click Upload to start the process. File Manager will display a status window with a list of the files that were uploaded when finished. Close the window when done.
UPLOADING FILES USING FTP
- Launch your favorite FTP software application. If you don't already have one installed, FileZilla <www.filezilla-project.org>is a good freely program available for both Windows PCs and Mac computers.
- Create a new connection as directed by the software publisher.
- Navigate to your desired upload directory (folder)
- Browser to your file, or files on your local computer and select them, then press Upload.
Your default FTP account settings were sent in your welcome email when you first set up your hosting account.
Typical Settings:
- FTP host — "ftp.yourdomain.com"
- Username
- Password
- Directory Path — (Leave blank for root access.)
- Click Connect
If you want to create a bookmark for future use, consult with the software publisher's instructions to learn how to do so.
You can also connect with your FTP settings from within some popular site management tools, such as Dreamweaver, Frontpage, or content management systems, including Joomla!, Wordpress, Drupal, and others.
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