How do I upload my website?

For maximum flexibility we provide two ways of uploading. You may either use FTP or our web-based file manager.

FTP is our personal preference because it allows large amounts of files to be uploaded easily, but the web-based file manager can also be good for beginners.

Using FTP to upload your site

To upload your website using FTP, you first need an FTP program.

We use Smart FTP because it provides a free trial version so you know you are comfortable using it. Smart FTP can be downloaded from their site at www.smartftp.com.

First install, and then start Smart FTP.

To connect to our servers ready for uploading, we first enter the domain name of your account or IP address into the "Address" box at the top of the screen.

The username and password boxes to the right of the address box should then be entered. Your username and password can be found in the setup email we send when you order.

Once the settings are entered, click Enter to connect.

Once the connection has been made you will see a new box will appear in the main area of the screen. This is your webspace on our servers.

To upload your site, click on the "public_html" directory in your webspace. The public_html directory is the one that holds your website files. If you place a HTML page in this directory called "index.html" it will be the page displayed when someone types in your domain name.

Now that we are in the correct folder to upload to - go to the directory that you have saved your website in on your computer using the "Local Browser" in the other box on your screen.

Select your website files and drag them into your webspace.

That's it! Your website will now be displayed at your domain name.

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