FTP (FileZilla): File Transfer Guide

Video Tutorial

Click below to watch the tutorial:

Step 1: Download FileZilla

Instructions:

• Visit the official FileZilla website.
• Click the Download FileZilla Client button.
• Ensure you download the correct version for your operating system.
• Always download from the official website for safety.

Step 2: Set Up Your FTP Server

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Instructions:

1. Open FileZilla.
2. Access the Site Manager in the top toolbar.
3. Enter your FTP server details:
   • Host IMPORTANT! Not https://www.google.com/ but ftp.www.google.com/
   • Port (default is 21 for FTP or your SFTP port)
   • Logon Type (e.g., Normal or Ask for Password)
   • Username & Password
4. Click Connect to save and access your FTP server.

Step 3: Locate Your Files Locally

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Instructions:

• Use the left-hand pane (Local Site) in FileZilla to browse your computer’s directories.
• Navigate to the folder containing the files you want to upload.

Step 4: Locate Server Files

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Instructions:

• Use the right-hand pane (Remote Site) to browse your server’s file structure.
• Navigate to the directory where the files should be uploaded.

Step 5: Drag & Drop to Transfer

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Instructions:

• Drag files from the left pane (Local Site) to the right pane (Remote Site).
• Monitor the progress bar at the bottom to track the transfer.

Step 6: Handle Overwrites

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Instructions:

• If a file already exists on the server, a pop-up window will appear.
• Choose to overwrite or skip as needed.
• Check Apply to All to apply the action to all similar files.

Step 7: Confirm Transfer

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Instructions:

• Once the transfer is complete, check the Successful Transfers tab at the bottom of FileZilla.
• Address any issues in the Failed Transfers tab if errors occur.

Step 8: Verify on the Website

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Instructions:

• Open a web browser and navigate to your website or application.
• Refresh the page to see the updates from the uploaded files.