![]() Please make sure that when you transfer HTML files that you select the ASCII protocol, and when you transfer Binary/Image files that you use the Binary protocol. Now you can transfer files to and from your virtual server by dragging files across or tagging files and using the arrow buttons in the FTP window. Once you have setup WS-FTP and clicked OK WS-FTP will display the directory structure on your virtual server on the right hand side, and your local machine directory structure on the left. Unless otherwise stated, or you have set your own FTP details up, the username and password is normally the same as your hosting control panel login. ![]() Username & Password is the most obvious of details on the form, please note that these details are case sensitive. Unless specified, all our servers are UNIX based (Redhat 5.1) so this must be set to UNIX (standard) Host Type is the type of server that you are working with. This is so WS-FTP can locate your virtual server on the Internet. ![]() Enter your domain name that you have with your account ( .uk). Host Name / Address is probably the single most important item on this form. Profile Name is the reference name which WS-FTP remembers the profile by, this can be anything that you like. Once you start WS-FTP you a greeted with a screen that may look complicated, but in fact it is very straight forward and simple once you are familiar with the terms that are used. WS-FTP is a program that is used to upload and download files to and from your Virtual Server web space.
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