While many different File Transfer Protocol (FTP) solutions exist, most of them require the use of a graphical user interface (GUI) that can adversely impact your workflow. For users familiar with command-line utilities, LFTP may be a better solution. LFTP is a free FTP client that allows users to perform file transfers via the command-line Read More >
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Getting Started Guide: FTP
In this tutorial: Getting Started About FTP Connect to FTP with cPanel User FTP Accounts Connecting to your server is fast and easy when using FTP access. InMotion Hosting has the cPanel File Manager that you can use to upload files to your server; however, the File Manager requires you to upload one file at Read More >
Configure the FTP Server in WHM
The FTP server that comes pre-packaged with VPS and Dedicated server host accounts is called Pure-FTPD. The description in WHM indicates that this FTP server can handle both normal and encrypted connections. The following article discusses the different options you can change to configure the FTP server behavior used in your VPS or Dedicated server Read More >
Easily Upload Content to Your Hosting Via FTP
In this article, we’re going to go over the ins and outs of uploading content to your hosting account using FTP. FTP (file transfer protocol) lets you quickly and easily get a file up on your website. Good news is your hosting account comes with free FTP access for your cPanel account. Follow along below Read More >
FTP Basics for Dedicated Servers
As a dedicated hosting customer, you will have the ability to connect to your cPanel account using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). FTP allows you to upload and download files from your server to your local PC. In this article, we will go over the basics of FTP so you can feel comfortable using it Read More >
Troubleshooting FileZilla Error Logs
In this tutorial: 530 Login authentication failed 500 unrecognized command EAI_NONAME – Neither nodename nor servname provided, or not known When you are experiencing issues using FileZilla to connect via FTP, you can review the error logs for common problems. In this guide we will discuss the cause and solution of FileZilla errors. Enabling error Read More >
How to Enable Logging in FileZilla
If you are having problems using FileZilla, the logs may provide clues into what is causing the issue. By default logging is disabled, so it has to be turned on. In this tutorial, we will show you how to enable logging in FileZilla. You can then review the log file to help troubleshoot your FTP Read More >
Connecting to SFTP for Shared Accounts
We recently added Secure FTP (SFTP) to our Shared plans. SFTP, different than FTP access, doesn’t use the normal cPanel login to access your account. Below is our guide on using FileZilla and connecting to SFTP for shared accounts. Generate access keys via cPanel The first step is creating your public and private keys. If you Read More >
Publishing Your FrontPage Website with FTP
In this tutorial we will show you how to publish a FrontPage website using FTP. This will allow you to continue publishing your website after FrontPage Extensions have been disabled on the server. Microsoft stopped supporting FrontPage in 2006, and we have done our best to allow it to still be used with our servers. Read More >
How to Create / Delete an FTP Account in cPanel
In this tutorial: Create FTP Account Delete FTP Account Every account can use the cPanel (Control Panel) username and password for FTP, but additional FTP Accounts can be created and removed from your cPanel at any time. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the creation and deletion of an FTP Account. New to Read More >