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Can I use FTP as an off server backup?
We don't recommend it, as it can be considered a "file dump" which is against our TOS. What is...
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Common FTP Socket Errors
A socket is defined as one endpoint of a two-way communication link between two programs running...
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Composer publishing
Here are the basic settings which work for our customers.
On the settings tab:
Site name...
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FTP Settings and Connection
This FTP information is found in the welcome email we send. (The FTP information is your control...
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How to create an FTP account
An FTP account is basically used to upload and manage your files on your web site. By default,...
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How to set up an anonymous FTP message
An anonymous FTP message is displayed when an anonymous FTP user connects to an FTP account....
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How to use FTP via Windows Explorer
Microsoft has developed an easy way for you to connect and upload files to your website....
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How to Use Web FTP / browser-based FTP
How to use browser-based FTP (also known as WebFTP) on your Windows PC:
Open My Computer (do...
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My FTP is really slow or disconnects often. Why?
Go into your FTP options and see if passive mode is checked ,if it is, uncheck it. If it is not...
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Passive FTP mode
Go into your FTP options and see if passive mode is checked ,if it is, uncheck it. If it is not...
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Secure FTP, SFTP and FTPS
These are two types of secure FTP.
SFTP is FTP using SSH.
SFTP is allowed on dedicated and VPS...
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Why am I not allowed to upload files?
Make sure you are uploading to the right web directory, which is inside the public_html or www...
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Why does my FTP fail to connect?
If your FTP progam is not connecting properly, here are some possible reasons: 1. Your firewall...
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Why doesn't my FTP password change when I change my cPanel password?
Please allow 24 hours for your FTP password to sync with your cPanel password. If it does not...
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