Configuring FTP for FileZilla

Winhost > FTP > FTP Program Configuration
  1. Download and install FileZilla.
  2. Launch FileZilla by double clicking on it.
  3. Click on File, then Site Manager... (CTRL-S).


  4. 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.


  5. Click on the Open the Site Manager button (down arrow) and select the newly created profile to connect.


Article ID: 1713, , Modified: 3/24/2023 at 8:41 PM

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