Tutorial # 1: Uploading and Managing Files on your webserver

In this tutorial we will cover,

	How to connect to a server using FTP client.
	How to identify the domain root.
	How to create a folder on the server.
	How to upload files from your computer to the webserver.

FileZilla is a FTP client. This means, with this software we can upload file(s) to the webserver easily and methodically. Periodical management of the files and folder on the server becomes easier using a FTP client. It is suggested you go through this tutorial and make yourself comfortable using FileZilla.

FileZilla is a FREE software and can be downloaded from here. You will need the win_32_setup version.

Login Details

To connect to your webserver you will need the login details supplied by your webhost.
A ftp login address - In most cases it will be your domain name like - yourdomain.com. Sometimes it can be like ftp.yourdomain.com
A username like "jeffserver" and a password like "x!hYjk#try2$"
If you do not have these, ask your webhost and they will provide it.

Now open up FileZilla and see the video below as how to enter these informations on the software. We will be using a real server and then connecting to the server. Here are the details we will be using:

FTP login address: streamingflv.com, Username: strmflv, Password: ************

Domain Root

The "domain root" refers to a folder on your webserver where you would put files for your website. This is most important folder and actually denotes your domain. Different webhosts may have different name for this folder that is the "domain root".

The most common are
- public_html
- www
- htdocs
- httpdocs
- html
- web

Some host may not have a folder at all. When you connect to the webserver, you will automatically taken to the domain root on these hosts. So, if you put a file test.html inside any of these folders or your domain root, you will be able to see this file on your browser by typing http://www.yourdomain.com/test.html

Creating folders on your server

Often you would require to create folders on your server to organize the structure. See the video below as how to create folders with FileZilla. Remember, folders should always be created inside the "domain root".

Uploading files on to your server

Finally the most importeant task is to upload files onto the webserver. See the video below as how to upload file(s) to your server from your computer.

You probably do not have the Flash Player (Get Adobe Flash Player Here) installed for your browser or the video files are misplaced on your server!

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