How to Transfer Web Pages

Use FTP to place your pages on the Internet.

Having your own website can help you share your business information, personal writings and anything else you'd like to communicate worldwide. Once you've created your Web pages, the next step is to transfer them so they can be viewed on the Internet. Purchase a domain name and server space for your files from an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Use the connection criteria they provide to upload the pages with the FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client program.

Things You'll Need

• FTP client program

Instructions

1. Launch FTP client.

2. Create a connection to your website by entering the connection data provided by your ISP in the fields provided for this information by the FTP client. You should be able to see your server space on the Web server.

3. Navigate your FTP client to your Web pages on your local computer. Use the controls provided in the client to transfer the files to your Web server directory.

4. Test your site by entering your domain name on a Web browser.

References

• Hosting.com: Upload Files using an FTP Program