How to Make a DEV Folder on Your Website

Manage your website content remotely with FTP.

A website typically consists of folders and files. You can easily add a folder to your website by using File Transfer Protocol, or FTP, to remotely access your website. Make sure you have previously set up a valid FTP account with your website hosting service. Microsoft Windows computers have a built-in FTP client accessible from your desktop's DOS shell. An FTP client gives you remote access to your website with a view of your website's directory structure and content.

Instructions

1. Click your Microsoft Windows "Start" icon on the desktop taskbar, then select "All Programs."

2. Click "Accessories," "Command Prompt." This brings up the DOS Shell window.

3. Type "ftp yourdomainname" at the "C:" prompt, where "yourdomainname" is the domain name of your website. This brings you to your website's FTP login server.

4. Type in your username, then press "Enter."

5. Type in your password, then press "Enter." A successful login brings you to the FTP prompt.

6. Type "cd public_html/websitename" to navigate to your website's folder, where "websitename" is the name of your website. By default, you arrive at your home directory.

7. Type "mkdir DEV" to create a DEV folder relative to your website's homepage. Your DEV folder is now created. If you choose to place the DEV folder elsewhere, continue navigating to another folder relative to your website using the "cd" command.

8. Type "bye" at the FTP prompt to end the FTP session. You are now logged off the FTP session.

Tips & Warnings

• The ftp command on Windows is available only if the Internet Protocol, TCP/IP is installed as a component in the properties of a network adapter in Network Connections.

• Make sure your FTP username and password are secure so that only you and other authorized users have access to it.

• Consult your website hosting service provider to set up an FTP account.

Resources

• Microsoft: Ftp
• NTC Hosting: FTP Account