Uploading Files


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Uploading files to the server makes them accessible on the Internet through any browser. Begin by locating the folder that is publicly accessible. In most server configurations this is the public_html or www directory. If you are unsure of which directory to use, contact your host for assistance.  
 
To upload files you must first be connected. Refer to the previous section on how to connect to your server.  
 
There are two ways to upload files using SmartFTP.  
 
From Windows Explorer  
 
1
Open Windows Explorer. Click Start from the taskbar and then Programs. Locate Windows Explorer and click it to open the application.

2
Click the Binary button to upload the files in BINARY mode. smartftp_binary

3
Locate the folder or file(s) you want to upload in Explorer.

4
In SmartFTP, double click the public directory (public_html or www in most cases).

5
Drag and drop the desired files from Explorer into the SmartFTP window.
 
 
From SmartFTP  
 
1
From the top menu click FTP and then on Local Browser. You can also use Ctrl + L as a shortcut. A window listing files on your hard drive will appear.

2
Click the Binary button to upload the files in BINARY mode. smartftp_binary

3
Locate the file(s)/folder you want to upload.

4
In SmartFTP, double click the public directory (public_html or www in most cases).

5
From the Local Brower window select the file(s)/folder you want to upload and drag it into the file list folder on your web server.