Updated: 10/08/2026
An FTP (File Transfer Protocol) program allows you to easily
connect your web host and transfer files from your local
computer to the server. This is how most people add files
to their websites.
As well as transferring files from your local PC to a server
an FTP program can also allow you to move, rename and delete
files remotely on your web host’s server.
One of the most popular downloadable FTP programs out there
is FileZilla. Its well known for its simplicity, features
and reliability. And its free!
But if you’re looking for something a bit more light weight,
there’s also a Firefox add-on called ‘FireFTP’ which you can
use within your Firefox browser.
FireFTP is very simple to use, has great features and works
well. The only downfall is it usually takes longer than
FileZilla when transferring larger files.
Here are some things you need to know when setting up a
connection via your FTP program:
Web Host: You will be asked for this when setting up a
connection, this in most cases will be your domain name e.g
www.example.com.
Login: This will be the login name you use to login to your web
host in most cases (userid)
Password: This will be the password that you use to log into
your web host.
If these credentials don’t work, then login to your web host
and look for a section called ‘FTP’…from there you’ll be
able to create new FTP accounts which you can use.
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