This article covers the steps on how to configure a site in WS FTP to facilitate seamless connections between your local computer and the remote hosting server. WS_FTP, short for WinSock File Transfer Protocol, is secure software used for file transfers.
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About WS_FTP Client
Setting up the FTP client, WS FTP, will enable you to manage file transfers, updates, and various tasks related to your website’s directories and files. WS_FTP offers several features, including secure file transfers, customisable options, batch operations, and comprehensive logging. These functionalities significantly bolster security and enhance productivity when handling your website’s operations.
How To Configure A Site In WS FTP
This tutorial assumes you already have WS_FTP running on your computer and have not yet connected to a remote hosting server.
1. Click Connections.
2. Click Site Manager.
You can create a folder to save your websites’ logins, which can be useful when you are a web designer or developer with multiple sites, or you have a personal website, as well as a business one
3. Click Create Folder.
4. Enter the New folder name.
5. Now create a site: Select the Folder which you just created and then click Create Site.
6. Enter the New Site name here.
7. Click Next, leave Connection Type as FTP and click Next
8. Enter the Server Address and click Next
9. Enter the User Name and Password and click Next
10. Click Finish to Connect to the site now.
11. If you don’t want to connect now, just Deselect this option.
That’s it! You are now connected to the remote server and the login details are saved for quicker connections in the future.
13. Now let’s disconnect from the server. Click this Disconnect icon.
This is the end of the tutorial. Now you know how to configure a website in WS FTP.
Additional Information
WS_FTP Features
WS_FTP offers a range of powerful features tailored to enhance security, usability, productivity, and support:
- Security Features – WS_FTP supports secure protocols like FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS) and SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol), ensuring data encryption during transmission, thereby bolstering security.
- User-Friendly Interface – Simplifying file management across local and remote servers, WS_FTP boasts a user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) that facilitates intuitive navigation and operation.
- Automation & Scheduling – Streamline operations by automating file transfers and scheduling transfers at designated intervals, reducing manual effort and enhancing productivity.
- Remote File Editing – Edit files directly on the remote server using preferred text editors integrated with WS_FTP, eliminating the need to download and re-upload files for editing.
- Site Management – Efficiently manage multiple server connections with WS_FTP’s robust site administration capabilities, allowing users to store and organise connection settings for numerous websites.
- Advanced Customisation – Tailor WS_FTP to specific requirements with advanced customisation options such as transfer mode, transfer type, and transfer resume settings, optimising file transfer operations.
- Technical Support – Access comprehensive technical support and documentation resources from WS_FTP, assisting users with configuration, troubleshooting, and process optimisation.
