Configuring FTP For Dreamweaver

The document provides instructions for accessing and using the file manager tool in cPanel. It explains how to log into cPanel, locate the file manager icon, select the web root directory, and view files and folders. It also lists additional file manager tutorial articles on navigating, uploading, creating/removing/editing, copying/moving, compressing, and extracting files.

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Configuring FTP for Dreamweaver (Version

MX)
1. Open DreamWeaver MX. Click on Site and choose New Site.
2. Click on the Advanced tab. For site name, enter a phrase that describes your site. Dreamweaver will choose a local root folder for you.
3. You will also need to enter your HTTP address, then click on the Remote Info category.
4. Change Access to FTP. Then enter your FTP Host which is your domain name (example: mysite.com) or the IP address of your server. For
Host Directory please type in public_html. Then enter your login name and password. The login name will be the character username you
received in your sign up confirmation email.
5. On the same screen, place a check in Automatically upload files to the server on save.
6. Click on the connect to remote site button.
7. Make sure the second drop-down reads Remote View. You will see a list of files in your public_html folder.
8. Double-click any file, edit it, and choose save. Dreamweaver will automatically update it on the server.
9. Should you ever add images or other files that need to be uploaded, select local view from the site drop-down.
10. Select the files that need uploading and click the PUT button (up arrow).

Just Host Web Hosting Help

ACCESSING THE FILE MANAGER

FILE MANAGER OVERVIEW - ACCESSING THE FILE

MANAGER
SUMMARY

File Manager is a quick and easy way to navigate through your files. It also has an array of
features that can help you to manage your files, such
as uploading, creating, removing, editing, copying, moving, compressing, or extracting your
files.

This article is part of our File Manager tutorial series. Please see the links below if you are
looking for a specific explanation of the File Manager.

 Accessing the File Manager

 Navigating the File Manager
 Uploading Files
 Creating, Removing, and Editing Files
 Copying and Moving Files
 Compressing Files into an Archive (GZip)
 Extracting Files from an Archive
ACCESSING THE FILE MANAGER

1. Log in to your Just Host cPanel account.

2. Under the Files category locate the File Manager icon.
3. A dialouge box will appear. In the pop-up, select Web Root (public_html/www) and check the
box next to Show Hidden Files (dotfiles). (this will place you in the folder for your web content
and show you all the files and folders present).
4. The File Manager will now load in a new window and show your files. Double click on a folder to
open it, and click Up One Level to go back a folder. For more information on getting around the
File Manager, please see our Navigating the File Manager article.

No pop-up box? You may have selected the "Skip this question, and always open this directory in the
future when opening File Manager" option. To make the pop-up reappear, simply click reset all interface
settings at the very bottom of your cPanel.
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