How do I transfer files?

Uploading instructions and links to some of the most popular FTP software and other upload programs.

DOMAIN Your Domain name (example: www.imbris.net).

USERNAME Your Imbris account name you chose when your account was opened.

  

WS_FTP - More Info and Download The first time you use WS_FTP to connect to your site you will have to create a login file. A window will automatically appear when the program is opened. If you don't see this window, click on "connect". Creating a login file Fill in the the boxes with the following information: Profile Name - Use a name that will help you to identify with the domain that you are accessing. Host Name/Address - www.imbris.net Host Type - Automatic detect User ID - Your username Password: Your password Account - There is no need to use this. Checkmark "save password" if you wish WS_FTP to remember your password. Click Save. Click '"OK" to connect... ______________________________________________ Once you have connected, you will see that WS_FTP has divided into two frames. The left hand frame is a directory map of your "local" computer (the one you are sitting at right now). WS_FTP calls this your Local System. The right hand frame is a directory map of your IMBRIS virtual server. WS_FTP calls this your Remote System. In this right hand frame you will see the name of the directory you are in. It should read "/home/USERNAME". Moving to the default directory: Click on the folder marked "public_html" if you are publishing html or graphic files.  This will bring you to the "/home/USERNAME/public_html" directory. This is where you will publish your web site. Note: Your main page must be named "index.html".    Transferring files over Now you are ready to begin moving your files onto your server. There are two methods of file transfer: ASCII - Used with text based files (.html, .htm, .txt, .pl, etc.). Binary - For binary based files (.jpg, .gif, .exe, .doc, .avi, etc). If you are moving over an entire folder of information, instead of one file at a time, then you can select the AUTO check box.   Cute FTP - More Info and Download When you first log on to Cute FTP, you will find yourself in the "FTP site manager". In order to connect to your server, you must create a site login file. Creating a login file First, click on the "Add site" button. Below is a list of contents of what to fill in. Site label - The name that you will use to identify the login file. Host Address - www.imbris.net User ID - Your username Password - Your password you selected when ordering. Login type - If you are just starting to use this program, then it is best to select "Normal". Transfer type - There are three methods of file transfer: ASCII, Binary, and Auto.  "ASCII" is used when you are only uploading text files (HTML, CGI, Word documents, etc.). "Binary" is used when uploading images and graphics (JPEGs, GIFs, Bitmaps, Animation, etc.). If you plan on uploading both images and text files, select "Auto". Host Type - Unless you are proficient in FTP, it is best to leave this on "Auto-Detect". Initial Remote Directory - Type in the directory that you are trying to upload to. Your default directory is /home/USERNAME/public_html.     Click the "OK" button. The remaining function may be used at your discretion. We suggest that you stick to the basics if this is your first time with an FTP program.   Once you have created a login file, all you have to do is select the file and click on the "Connect" button. ______________________________________________ Now that you are inside your server, you will be brought to the default upload directory. Moving around the directories The FTP program works much like looking through the files in your computer. The green arrow is used to go back one directory. Change directory - Located as the fifth icon from the right side of the action bar. This function is used when you wish to move directly to a specific directory,  i.e. /home/USERNAME/public_html/images. Transferring files Once you are connected, you will be ready to move the files from your computer to your server.  Please remember what "Transfer type" you selected, and only upload the files of the appropriate group.      Netscape Communicator - More Info and Download Once you have a page in Netscape's composer, you can upload it, and all relevant pages to your server with the "Publish" function. What to do - When in Netscape Composer, follow these instructions to publish to your main site.. Click: Publish (Located in one of the top bars of Composer). HTTP or FTP Location to publish to -  Type: ftp://www.imbris.net/home/USERNAME/public_html.  User name: USERNAME. Password: YOUR PASSWORD Other files to include - Select which files you would like to upload along with the page.  If you are not sure which files are used for the page, select: "Files associated with this page". Click: OK. Your site has now been uploaded.   Microsoft Web Publishing Wizard (WPW) Select the file or directory you wish to publish by using either the 'Browse Files' or 'Browse Folders' button  If this is the first time you have published to your server then click on the 'New' button, if you have previously used WPW to publish to server then select the server description from the list.  If you have previously published to your server using the WPW then please jump to the final step below. Enter a descriptive name for it and then click on the 'Advanced' button. From the 'Connection Method' list select 'FTP' When prompted for the 'URL or Internet Address' enter it in the following format: ftp://DOMAIN//domain/USERNAME/public_html The 'Local Directory' should be set correctly. You may now be be asked for your ftp hostname and your remote directory, both of these should be set correctly. I would suggest that you check them though, they should be in the format of: Host - DOMAIN Directory - /domain/USERNAME/public_html Click on the 'Finish' button, you will then be prompted for you username and password, this is included in your 'Welcome' email. If you have previously published to your server with WPW and chose to save your password you will not be prompted for them again. You should now see your files being published. ______________________________________________ Windows Update In Windows 98, click on your Start Button and selected 'Windows Update'. This will automatically open MSIE and take you to the Microsoft Windows Update Web Site.  Follow the online instructions ensuring that you select 'Web Publishing Wizard' from the list of updates.