How do I configure CuteFTP?
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How do I configure CuteFTP to send files between your computer and the ValueWeb server?
This page will take you step-by-step through the process of configuring CuteFTP to transfer files back and forth between your local computer and your ValueWeb account.
- Start / Configure CuteFTP
Once you have the program installed and opened, you will need to add your ValueWeb account as a "new site". You can add a new site using the Connection Wizard.
Select File => Connection Wizard from the menu.
Enter a Site Label.
This is simply giving this configuration a name, making it easy to identify if you have more than one FTP server to which you regularly connect.
This label is shown on your Site Manager screen.
Example: My website or yourdomain.com.
Host Address
Your host address will be “yourdomain.com” or the IP address for your website. If you have not yet transferred your DNS to XpertDNS, you will need to connect with the IP address only.
Enter your ftp user ID and password.
Both are case sensitive. The following options are also available:
- Anonymous Login:
- Mask Password: If selected, asterisks will appear as each letter of the password is typed. Once Mask Password is selected and you begin typing your password, you cannot deselect Mask Password to see letters instead of asterisks.
Specify a Default Local Directory Folder.
You can leave this option blank. You do not need to specify a directory folder when connecting to site.
Click in the box next to one or both of the following options:
- Connect to this site automatically: If you wish to automatically select and connect to your new site when starting CuteFTP, select this item.
- Add to right click shell integration: This choice enables you to upload files or folders to a site by right-clicking items on the Windows Desktop or Explorer.
