How do I get started with FTP?

The process by which files are transferred to the web server is called "FTP" (File Transport Protocol). You have unlimited access via FTP 24-hours a day. As such, you can create and maintain your web pages on your own computer and upload files to your web site at your leisure.

Internet providers such as AOL, CompuServe, and Prodigy may have a built-in FTP interface. If you have a PPP internet account and need an FTP program, you can download software for either the PC or Mac below. PC users should download WinZip if you do not already have a program to extract .zip files.

WS_FTP 16 bit version for Windows 3.1 users. WS_FTP 32 bit version for Windows 95 and NT users. Mac users can use "Fetch".

Microsoft FrontPage Users should use only the FrontPage publishing feature to transfer files. Using regular FTP can corrupt the extensions, disabling the functionality of the FrontPage web and requiring that the site be deleted to reinstall the extensions.