FTP configuration (MGDP2050)

This page describes FTP File Transfer Protocol configuration.

It is specifically designed for MGDP2050, but also serves as a general example of FTP configuration.

FTP client

Install and run any FTP client, such as FileZilla or Fetch.

Each FTP client has its own interface, but all clients use the same configuration information.

Credentials

You will need FTP credentials:

• Host name, in this case htcwebcreative.com
• Username
• Password

Also be aware that your work goes in a subdirectory on the remote server. This is another parameter you need to configure.

Configuration

FTP clients typically provide a "Configuration manager" (terminology may var), which allows you to pre-configure multiple connections, for multiple different servers.

The interface will vary from one client to another, but all do the same thing.

Create a new connection in the Configuration manager, and enter your credentials.

By storing your credentials in the Configuration manager, you can quickly connect to any server you like by picking it from manager.

FileZilla example

Main panel

The screenshot below demonstrates the FileZilla main panel.

• The left column (under "Local site") is where you browse files on your hard drive.
• The right column (under "Remote site") is where you browse files on the web server
  • In the right column, notice how the web pages are in a sub-directory named mdgp2050.htcwebcreative.com
  • The subdirectory is the same as the URL in a web browser, when you browse the website
  • Your subdirectory is similar: mdgp2050.htcwebcreative.com

To upload files:

• Select file, directory, or multiple files and directories under Local site
• Right-click on selected files to pop up menu, then select Upload

To download files:

• Select file, directory, or multiple files and directories under Remote site
• Right-click on selected files to pop up menu, then select Download

BE CAREFUL when uploading and downloading.

• Are you transferring to the correct destination?
• Sometimes you must navigate in both the Local site and Remote site to select files and directories
• Be careful to coordiate the Local and Remote panels, you transfer files to the correct directory

Configuration manager (General)

The screenshot below shows the Configuration manager (General tab).

Enter your FTP credentials:

• Host
• Username
• Password

Configuration manager (Advanced)

The screenshot below shows the Configuration manger (Advanced tab).

Default local directory: Enter directory on your hard drive (or flash drive) where you keep your working copy of your files.

Default remote directory: enter YOURNAME.htcwebcreative.com