FTP is an abbreviation for "File Transfer Protocol". An FTP client is used to upload files to the web server. Before you can use an FTP client, you will first need to configure it using the information we sent you in your welcome email. Below is a simple tutorial demonstrating how to do this. The following configuration screen is for CuteFTP. You can download a 30-day evaluation copy of their software here.

You will notice in the first feild, you are asked for a Label For Site. You can type any name into this space including the name of your site (ie; "Ann's Gadget Site"). In the second feild there is a place for entering your FTP Host Address. Simply type "tuxfiles.com" into this space (without the quotation marks). Next, in the FTP Site User Name feild, type in your username and in the FTP Site Password feild type in your password. You should leave the port number at 21 as this is the standard port for FTP operations. Also, make sure that you use "Normal" for the Login Type and remember to always upload files in the passive mode. Below are instructions for configuring WS_FTP.

Configuring WSFTP is similar to configuring CuteFTP. You will notice in the first feild, you are asked for a Host Name. Simply type "tuxfiles.com" into this space (without the quotation marks). Next, in the UserID feild, type in your username and in the Password feild type in your password (note: the UserID and Account should be the same). You should leave the port number at 21 as this is the standard port for FTP operations. Also, make sure to use "Normal" for the Login Type and again, remember to upload files in the passive mode.

If your looking for a more "hand-held" experience, we also have flash tutorials for CuteFTP, WS_FTP and SmartFTP or you are welcome to use our Help Desk if you have any questions about configuring your FTP client for use with our remote hosting service.