FTP FAQ

What in the world is FTP?

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is the simplest and most secure way to exchange files over the Internet. Whether you know it or not, you most likely use FTP all the time. The most common use for FTP is to download files from the Internet. When downloading a file from the Internet you're actually transferring the file to your computer from another computer over the Internet. This is why the T (transfer) is in FTP. You may not know where the computer is that the file is coming from but you most likely know it's URL or Internet address.

Here at Blinddog Hosting, we manage our very own FTP server. Which means, you can upload files the same way as you download them. Upload is basically the exact opposite from downloading a file, such that rather than transferring a file from another computer over the Internet to your own, you are transferring a file TO another computer over the Internet.

Do I need a special program to use FTP?

No, but we recommend that you do find one. You may access a free FTP Manager within your control panel for you to use (with nothing to install). However, you'll have to upload each file one at a time and it can get time consuming. There are, in fact, several pay for and free FTP Editors on the web and we recommend you to check out CuteFtp or File Zilla. FrontPage, DreamWeaver and such utilities already have an FTP transfer tool BUILT IN to them, so no need to look for additional sources.

How do I login with FTP?

Host just enter: ftp.yourdomain.com or your master IP Address provided in your activation email.
Main UserName: simply enter the username created for you on account activation
Password: Your supplied password

In what directory should I upload my files? In the following folder: /public_html/
Or if you need the FULL root URL: /home/username/public_html
Where USERNAME is the username given to you in your Activation Email.