FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. This is the method by which your website will be transferred to our server and becomes visible on the world wide web. With an FTP program, your computer connects to your account on our server and allows you to send and recieve files. All you need to do to publish your website is send your website's files to our server and your site can be viewed on the web instantly. With your Host4Yourself account you have 24 hour access to our server through FTP.
    For those of you who have never used an FTP Program before, we have prepared a step-by-step instructions for setting up and using CuteFTP, Microsoft Frontpage, and Serif WebPlus above. If you have not downloaded one of these programs, please choose one from the list at the bottom of this page.

Microsoft Frontpage Publish via FTP Microsoft Frontpage Publish via HTTP (recommended)     Microsoft Frontpage is a very powerful, yet very easy to use program. It is about as easy to use as Microsoft Word for creating your website and allows you to edit your website directly on our server, bypassing the need for FTP. Serif Webplus     Serif WebPlus can create your website for you with it's easy to use web wizards and then upload it for you! CuteFTP     CuteFTP is a very easy to use FTP Program. If you are making your website without Frontpage or WebPlus, we recommend you use CuteFTP. General FTP Instructions     These general instructions include information vital for uploading to your Host4Yourself Account with any FTP client.

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CuteFTP: One of the most popular FTP programs for beginners and experts alike. Features include both drag-and-drop and text commands, Auto-Resume, Shell Integration, MACROs, and Transfer Queue. Also supports automatic uploading when used in conjunction with CuteHTML.   AceFTP: Similar to CuteFTP, this freeware client supports: Customizable Interface, Server-side file searching, Transfer Queue, Simultaneous Multiple File Transfer, and File Preview. AceFTP also supports automatic uploading when used in conjunction with AceHTML. SmartFTP: An excellent freeware client, SmartFTP features an Explorer-like interface that is fully customizable and supports drag-and-drop functions. Other features include multiple FTP connections, the ability to resume broken downloads, a global history, background transfers, proxy support, a passive transfer mode, and the ability to perform recursive downloads, uploads, and deletes. You can even view HTML pages within the client. WS_FTP: Also similar to CuteFTP, WS_FTP supports: Multiple simultaneous connections, drag-and-drop interface, Browser Integration, Transfer Manager, and unique FireScripting for custom firewalls.   FTP Voyager: FTP Voyager's familiar Windows Explorer-like interface is easy to use for newbies and FTP veterans alike. Using its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, FTP Voyager lets you update a Web site with a single click, transfer files directly between FTP servers, resume interrupted downloads, and perform advanced file searches while doing other FTP tasks. FTP Explorer: FTP Explorer is a freeware FTP client that provides a user interface similar to that of Windows Explorer, including full 32-bit capabilities. This includes drag-and-drop support for downloading and uploading files, shortcuts, multithreading of transfers, and a consistent Windows Explorer look and feel. Flash FXP: Flash FXP is loaded with features for the power user, but has an intuitive user interface that takes only minutes to master. Features include allowing you to transfer files between two sites (FXP), resume incomplete downloads, synchronize directories, schedule multiple tasks, and more.

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