Configuring FTP for FileZilla

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 03:33:12 GMT

Download and install FileZilla.
Launch FileZilla by double clicking on it.
Click on File, then Site Manager... (CTRL-S).
Click on the New site button and give it a name. On your right, fill out the following information:
- Protocol: FTP - File Transfer Protocol
- Host: [Information found in your Winhost Control Panel under Site Info]
- Port: 21
- Encryption: Select either Use explicit FTP over TLS if available or Only use plain FTP
- Logon type: Normal
- User: [Information found in your Winhost Control Panel under Site Info]
- Password: [password you set]
- Click the OK button when you're done.
Click on the Open the Site Manager button (down arrow) and select the newly created profile to connect.

Configuring CuteFTP to access your web site

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:32:42 GMT

This article explains how to configure CuteFTP to access your web site.

Start CuteFTP
You should see the "Connection Wizard" dialog box, click "Cancel"
Click File -> Connect/Connect to bring up the Site Properties connection window (or press "Ctrl" + "T")
Enter a name you want to use to identify your Winhost account in the label for site box
Enter ftp.HostingAccountDomain.com in the FTP Host Address box. You can either enter your FTP address (ftp.HostingAccountDomain.com) or the alternative FTP address in this box. Your FTP information can be found in the Winhost control panel Site Info Manager.
- Note: your FTP address will not work until your domain name resolves to our servers
Enter your 'FTP username' in the Site Properties "User Name" box
Enter your password in the "Password" box
Set "Login method" normal
Click "Connect"