How to Use Microsoft FTP

Microsoft FTP is an integrated part of Internet Explorer, and by using the Web Publishing Wizard, you will be able to upload web pages you create from your computer to your server easily. Configuring the Web Publishing Wizard and setting the FTP to your server are simple. Follow through with the prompts and you have published your website. There are no special skills or extra software needed to use Microsoft FTP.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Configuration

1. Click the "Start" button in the lower-left corner of your screen. Double-click the Internet Explorer folder on your Programs menu. The drop-down menu reveals the Web Publishing Wizard. Double-click the Web Publishing Wizard to begin the setup process.

2. Click the "Next" button in the Introduction to the Web Publisher window. In this window, select the folder where you have saved your website files by clicking the "Browse Folders" button. After selecting your folder or file, click "OK," then "Next."

3. Name your web server, which can be the name of your site. Click the "Advanced" button, and select your server from the drop-down menu or select "Automatically Select Service Provider." Click the "Next" button to continue.

4. Enter the URL for your website (e.g., http://yourdomain.com/index.html). Enter your ID and password for accessing the back office of your domain. Finish setting up the FTP client by entering the name of the folder where your files will be published (e.g., \public_html\).

5. Once the Web Publishing Wizard is complete, you are ready to begin publishing your site with the Microsoft FTP client. Click "Finish," and the web pages you selected will be published to your server. Repeat these steps every time you are ready to publish your updated pages to your server.

Tips & Warnings

• Before you begin setting up the Web Publishing Wizard, have your website host's or back office or FTP ID and password ready, as well as your FTP information.

Resources

• Microsoft Downloads