How to upload your website via FTP

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This article will walk you through the basic steps of getting your website online. If your site is based off an off-the-shelf script, it's reccomended that you follow it's installation documentation.


  • Download an FTP client if you don't already have one; We recommend "FileZilla" - You can get it here.
  • Connect to your FTP server (filezilla specific instructions):

To connect to your FTP server, type your domain name in the "host" field, followed by your username then password. If you require a secure connection be sure to use port 22 for the connection, this will enable filezilla to use sFTP mode.

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  • Upload your files:

Navigate to your html/php/web files and either drag and drop them into "publc_html" or use the left hand side window pane of filezilla.

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  • Verify Permissions

Check your permissions, most directories should be set to "755" and most files should set to "644".

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  • Test your website!

Type your domain, subdomain or subdirectory URL into your browser and test your site out, if all is working then you've completed the task of initally bringing your site online, congrats!


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