WS_FTP Instructions
What is FTP?
WS_FTP is a program that allows you to transfer files from your computer to another computer. FTP is short for: File Transfer Protocol. There are many other FTP programs available but WS_FTP is the most popular and widely supported file transfer program
Why do I need it?
WS_FTP is most useful when creating Web pages. In order for the rest of the world to view your pages, the Web files must be transferred to a computer on the UNCW campus. WS_FTP allows you to send those files from your computer to the Web server on campus.
Where do I get it?
WS_FTP software is included with Windows on most new machines. If you don't find it on your computer, you can download WS_FTP from download.com.
How do I set up WS_FTP?
Follow these three steps:
- SET UP your profile and logon to the Student Web Server.
- UPLOAD your Web pages to the Web server.
1. Set Up Your Profile
- After installing the program double-click on the WS_FTP icon.
- A "Session Porperties" dialog window will pop up (if not, click on "connect").
- In the Profile Name box, type: UNCW Web (or any name that will tell you that this profile is the one to use when sending Web pages from your computer to UNCW).
- Enter student.uncw.edu for the Host Name/Address
** For student organizations - the host address should also be student.uncw.edu. Then click the "startup" tab and enter \org in Initial Remote Host Directory (example below).
- In the User ID box, type your email account user name.
- In the password option box, type in your password.
- Uncheck the save password option, then click OK
2. Upload your Web Pages to the UNCW Web Server
- The UNCW Web folders will be on the right and your local system (your PC) will be on the left.
- Select the file(s) you need to transfer (from your pc). To select multiple files, hold dow the control key and click on each file.
- Click on the arrow pointing to the remote system. You hav enow transferred your files. You can also transfer files from your Web Folder to a disk or your hard drive in the same way, only choosing the opposite arrow.
