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FileZilla is an open-source FTP-client and FTP-server TOPICS
developed by Tim Kosse (Germany) et.al. The FTP-client is
available for multiple platforms such as Windows, Linux and Why would I want to download FileZilla?
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Filezilla application
For more information about FileZilla, view the list of features at the o cial site.
It’s fast, stable, easy to use, and free. FTP is a standard way to upload or download les
between your local system and your web server, and FileZilla is a solid client for everyday FTP
needs.
If you do not already have an FTP account on your server, use your cPanel or website
administration tool to set one up — it will have all the information needed. If in doubt, ask your
host for directions or help regarding an FTP account for your use to access your webspace.
Before connecting the FTP server, you should register it in the Site Manager. Once you register
it, you just one click to connect the same server.
To register the FTP server, follow below steps:
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Connecting #
In the Toolbar of FileZilla main window, Select the down arrow of most left icon “Open the Site
Manager”, and select your FTP server from drop down list.
Or, start Site Manager from File > Site Manager, select your FTP server and click ‘Connect’.
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If all is well, then in the top window of FileZilla, you will have seen a series of messages, and in
the large window, you will see a listing of the les will appear.
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Troubleshooting #
If you had a problem, then it is time to go troubleshooting!
Look at the top area of FileZilla main window and check the messages.
1. If there was no attempt to connect, then the ftp address is wrong. All it needs is one
character to be incorrect and it will fail. Click the red X, break the connection and click the
Site Manager to check what you entered.
2. If it says that the user does not exist or Incorrect Login and so on, check the Site
Manager setting and ensure that it re ects what your FTP account and password details
provided by your host says, or use the webserver administration interface provided to
you by your host to re-check the existence of the FTP account. Check your password
carefully. It is case sensitive(capitals and small letters). You may want to ask your web
host for some assistance, too.
3. If it says Could not retrieve directory listing you may need to change the Transfer Setting.
From Site Manager, select your FTP Server and click Transfer Settings’ tab. Select
Passive”’ from Transfer mode and click OK.
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Resources #
Set Code Editor To Open Files in FileZilla
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