Dreamweaver CS5 - How to configure server settings

Written by Tim Sisson

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This article will assist you with configuring your sever settings in Dreamweaver CS5.

 

Open your current site by clicking "Site" - "Manage Sites..."
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Choose your site from the list, and then click "Edit"
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If you don't already have a server configured, click "Servers" and then click the plus sign to add a new server. If you already configured a server, choose the server from the list and click the pencil icon to modify it.
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Basic Server Settings

Fill out the Basic server settings as described below, and then click "Test"
Server Name: Enter a name for this server
Connect using: Choose FTP
FTP Address: Enter your domain name here
Username and Password: Enter your cPanel username and password
Root Directory: If you are setting this up for your main domain, enter public_html
Web URL: This will auto fill in for you when you enter a root directory. Please be sure to remove "public_html" from the Web URL so that it only reads http://yourdomain.com
More Options - Use Passive FTP: Select "Use Passive FTP"

 

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When your server settings test was a success, click "OK" and then click "Save"
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After you have properly configured your server, click "Save"
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